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Pulsar X2A ES Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:8000 HzMaximum DPI:26000 DPIWeight:69 g

Pulsar X2A ES Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
✕
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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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

80%

8.3

Technical Score

20%

7.3

User score

â–²Better than 86% of mice
8.3

Technical Score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
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 88% of models
Score components

36%

10

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

4.2

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.5

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 88% of mice
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 10
✕
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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Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on 48 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 84% of mice
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Verdict

The Pulsar X2A eS is a high-performance, fully ambidextrous wireless gaming mouse featuring a symmetrical, low-hump design weighing 69g. It is powered by the flagship PixArt PAW3395 sensor (26,000 DPI, 650 IPS, 50G acceleration) and features a driverless system with a bottom-mounted OLED display for adjusting settings like polling rate, LOD, and debounce. Key pros include its versatile magnetic detachable side buttons for left or right-handed use, 4K wireless/8K wired polling rates, durable optical switches, and a premium aerospace-grade aluminum scroll wheel. Main cons include its slightly higher weight compared to standard X2 models and reports of occasional scroll wheel rattle or side-to-side play.

Technical Specifications of mouse Pulsar X2A ES

Technical Score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
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 88% of models
Score components:

36%

10

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

4.2

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.5

Battery & Charging

8.3
Pulsar X2A ES has a technical score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 87.7% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.3/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on 48 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.3
Pulsar X2A ES has a user score of 7.33 points, which is lower than that of 83.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
4.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Popularity:
Pulsar X2A ES has a popularity score of 4.6 points, which is lower than that of 67.9% of products in this category.
4.6
Pulsar X2A ES has a popularity score of 4.6 points, which is lower than that of 67.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.6/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.6
Pulsar X2A ES has a value-for-money score of 8.6 points, which is higher than that of 85.1% of products in this category.
Brand name
Pulsar
Maximum polling rate
8,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
8,000 Hz
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8,000 Hz, which is higher than 88.2% of mice and equal to 11.8% of mice.
Wired polling rate
8,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
8,000 Hz
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 8,000 Hz, which is higher than 93.3% of mice and equal to 6.7% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
4,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
4,000 Hz
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 4,000 Hz, which is higher than 81.7% of mice and equal to 7.4% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
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.
no Bluetooth mode.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
Connectivity
wireless+wired
â–² Better than 57% of models
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 / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
100 hours
Battery life
100 hours
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse lasts 100 hours on a charge, which is longer than 57.5% of mice and equal to 9.5% of mice.
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Battery capacity
500 mAh
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, which is larger than 48.2% of mice and equal to 22.1% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
Rechargeable battery
yes
â–² Better than 54% of models
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
8
N. of buttons
8
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 8 buttons, which is more than 78.5% of mice and equal to 9.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
4
N. of side buttons
4
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 4 side buttons, which is more than 92.5% of mice and equal to 4.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
N. of programmable buttons
6
â–² Better than 36% of models
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
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
69 g
Weight
69 g
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 69 g, which makes it lighter than 64.9% of mice and equal to 1.6% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
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
Cable length
1.8 m
â–² Better than 18% of models
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
0
Onboard memory profiles
0
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Onboard memory size
0 KB
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
N/A
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Pulsar X2A ES vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 8x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 60 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    90 million clicks
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 90 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    90 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    26,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 4x higher 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    4,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 4000 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    4,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 8x higher wired polling rate
    Wired polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    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
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    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
  • 15.9% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    69 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 69 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    69 g vs 82 g
  • 17.9% better value for money
    Pulsar X2A ES has better value for money than the average mouse (8.62 vs 7.3).
    8.62 vs 7.31
  • 8x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    26,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 4x higher 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    4,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 4000 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    4,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 8x higher wired polling rate
    Wired polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    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
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    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
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    50 DPI
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 50 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    50 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    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
  • 2 more stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    7
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 7 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    7 vs 5
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 60 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    90 million clicks
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 90 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    90 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2 more side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    4
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 4 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    4 vs 2
  • Adjustable debounce time
    Debounce time adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 2 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    8
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 15.9% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    69 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 69 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    69 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 3.71x more expensive
    Pulsar X2A ES is more expensive than the average mouse (£130 vs £35).
    £130 vs £35
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 9.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    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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    Pulsar X2A ES
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Pulsar X2A ES has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.33 vs 8.000).
    7.33 vs 8
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 38.9% less popular
    Pulsar X2A ES is less popular than the average mouse (4.59 vs 6.4).
    4.59 vs 6.38
  • 3.71x more expensive
    Pulsar X2A ES is more expensive than the average mouse (£130 vs £35).
    £130 vs £35
  • 9.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Pulsar X2A ES
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Pulsar X2A ES has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.33 vs 8.000).
    7.33 vs 8
  • 38.9% less popular
    Pulsar X2A ES is less popular than the average mouse (4.59 vs 6.4).
    4.59 vs 6.38
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1

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Third-party reviews

Based on 48 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Pulsar X2A ES?

  • Driverless customization via integrated bottom OLED screen for DPI, polling rate, and LOD settings
  • True ambidextrous design with detachable magnetic side buttons and covers for both left and right-handed use
  • High-performance specs including 4K wireless and 8K wired polling rates
  • Premium build quality with a rigid shell, aerospace-grade aluminum scroll wheel, and tactile optical switches
  • Top-tier PixArt PAW3395 sensor providing accurate tracking and high responsiveness

What customers dislike about Pulsar X2A ES?

  • Lack of companion software prevents advanced button remapping or macros
  • Noticeable scroll wheel rattle or side-to-side play reported by some users
  • Premium price tag makes it less budget-friendly compared to mice with similar internal specs
  • Heavier than the non-eS version (approx. 69g) due to the added OLED screen and internal components
  • Battery life, while improved by the Nordic MCU, is often cited as needing more frequent recharging than advertised

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