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HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:26000 DPIWeight:64 g

HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 82% of mice
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 81%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

36%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

8.7

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.8

Connectivity

5%

6.4

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 80%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 74%
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Technical Specifications of mouse HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

36%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

8.7

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.8

Connectivity

5%

6.4

Battery & Charging

7.5
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 74% of models
Popularity:
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 74% of products in this category.
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.4
Brand name
Hyperx
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 86.3% of mice and equal to 6.1% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
120 hours
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse lasts 120 hours on a charge, which is longer than 69.5% of mice and equal to 2% of mice.
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
AAA
Rechargeable battery
yes
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
64 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 64 g, which makes it lighter than 71.7% of mice and equal to 0.4% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 1 onboard profiles, which is more than 48% of mice and equal to 20% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
HyperX NGENUITY
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 22% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 64 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    64 g vs 82 g
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Usable while charging
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 35 hours longer battery life
    This mouse lasts 120 hours on a charge, while the average mouse lasts 85 hours on a charge.
    120 hours vs 85 hours
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 15.1% better value for money
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S has better value for money than the average mouse (8.41 vs 7.3).
    8.41 vs 7.31
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • Versatile connectivity
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Bluetooth support
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Usable while charging
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 35 hours longer battery life
    This mouse lasts 120 hours on a charge, while the average mouse lasts 85 hours on a charge.
    120 hours vs 85 hours
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 22% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 64 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    64 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 4 newer release date
    This mouse was released in 2025, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • 2.71x more expensive
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S is more expensive than the average mouse (£95 vs £35).
    £95 vs £35
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1,000 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 2.71x more expensive
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S is more expensive than the average mouse (£95 vs £35).
    £95 vs £35
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1,000 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 1,000 DPI

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
ThatGunnar
≈ estimated
01/12/2025
Hands-on look · dongle, Bluetooth and laptop connection tests
Verdict
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S is a good wireless mouse with dongle and Bluetooth, and it is worth a look for its price.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

H
howtogeek.com
17/06/2025
Summary of the review
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S

  • Extremely lightweight (53g-64g depending on model) enhancing maneuverability
  • Solid build quality with a sturdy shell, even in the ultra-light magnesium S variant
  • High-performance sensor (26K) providing accurate and consistent tracking
  • Excellent click latency and support for high polling rates (up to 8000Hz on wired)
  • Comfortable symmetrical shape suitable for various grip types
  • Generous included accessories such as grip tape and replacement PTFE feet
  • Long battery life (up to 120 hours on the Haste 2 S)

What customers don't like about HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S

  • HyperX NGENUITY software can be buggy, finicky, or fail to recognize devices
  • Limited RGB lighting, restricted primarily to the scroll wheel
  • No onboard profile storage for multiple custom settings
  • Side buttons and scroll wheel reported as stiff or loud by some users
  • Not ideal for users with very large hands who prefer a full palm grip
  • Occasional reports of scroll wheel hardware failures or 'phantom' inputs over time

Verdict

The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 S is an ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse that distinguishes itself with a solid magnesium-alloy shell and an operating weight of just 64 grams. It features the high-performance HyperX 26K Sensor with a native resolution of up to 26,000 DPI, 650 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration for extreme precision. Key advantages include its premium pre-installed glass skates for near-frictionless glide, an impressive battery life of up to 120 hours on a single charge, and dual-mode wireless connectivity via a high-speed 2.4GHz dongle or Bluetooth 5.1. Additionally, it is NVIDIA Reflex validated to help competitive players monitor and minimize system latency. On the downside, the 1000Hz polling rate may feel standard compared to high-end rivals, and some users find the NGENUITY software offers fewer advanced customization tweaks than competing utility tools.

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