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HyperX Pulsefire Raid Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:16000 DPIWeight:95 g

HyperX Pulsefire Raid 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 Raid
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of mice
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

36%

5.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.8

Controls

16%

6.2

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 58%
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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<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.
â–²Better than 74%
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Technical Specifications of mouse HyperX Pulsefire Raid

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

36%

5.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.8

Controls

16%

6.2

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

5.4
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Popularity:
HyperX Pulsefire Raid 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
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
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
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
11
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 11 buttons, which is more than 94.1% of mice and equal to 2.1% of mice.
N. of side buttons
5
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 5 side buttons, which is more than 97.2% of mice and equal to 1% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
11
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 11 programmable buttons, which is more than 93.9% of mice and equal to 2.2% 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
right-handed
Weight
95 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 95 g, which is heavier than 63.4% of mice and equal to 1.8% 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
braided
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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 Raid vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 5 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 11 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • 3 more side buttons
    This mouse has 5 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    5 vs 2
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 12.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 450 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    450 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • 5 more buttons
    This mouse has 11 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • 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
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 12.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 450 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    450 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
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 5 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 11 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • 3 more side buttons
    This mouse has 5 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    5 vs 2
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • 5 more buttons
    This mouse has 11 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 15.9% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 95 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    95 g vs 82 g
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1,000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 57.1% more expensive
    HyperX Pulsefire Raid is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1,000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 15.9% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 95 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    95 g vs 82 g
  • 5 mm wider mouse width
    This mouse has a width of 71 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    71 mm vs 66 mm
  • 1.8 mm taller mouse height
    This mouse has a height of 41.5 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    41.5 mm vs 39.7 mm

Video reviews

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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about HyperX Pulsefire Raid

  • High number of programmable buttons (11 total) suitable for MMO and MOBA games.
  • Excellent Pixart 3389 sensor provides precise and accurate tracking up to 16,000 DPI.
  • Comfortable ergonomic right-handed design with rubberized side grips for better control.
  • Tactile and responsive scroll wheel with left/right tilt functionality.
  • Great value for money, offering premium features at a mid-range price point.
  • Relatively lightweight (95g) compared to many other feature-heavy gaming mice.

What customers don't like about HyperX Pulsefire Raid

  • NGENUITY software is often described as buggy, unintuitive, or lacking advanced features like HyperShift.
  • The 'sniper' thumb button is placed too far forward, making it difficult for many users to reach.
  • Side buttons are clustered closely together, which can lead to accidental misclicks during intense gameplay.
  • The braided cable is somewhat stiff and lacks the flexibility found in modern paracord-style cables.
  • Lack of macOS support for the customization software, limiting its utility for Mac users.
  • High click latency compared to top-tier competitive gaming mice.

Verdict

The HyperX Pulsefire Raid is a right-handed ergonomic wired gaming mouse specifically designed for MOBA and MMO players who require extensive shortcut access. It features 11 programmable buttons, including five side buttons and a tilt-click scroll wheel, all powered by the premium Pixart PMW3389 optical sensor offering up to 16,000 DPI, 450 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration. Key characteristics include a split-button design with Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks, a lightweight 95g frame (excluding the 1.8m braided cable), and customizable dual-zone RGB lighting via HyperX NGENUITY software. Main pros are its comfortable shape with rubberized side grips, high-tier sensor accuracy, and versatile button layout for complex macros. However, notable cons include high click latency compared to dedicated FPS mice, a somewhat stiff cable, and a front side button that can be difficult for users with smaller hands to reach.

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