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Pulsar X2A V3 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:8000 HzMaximum DPI:32000 DPIWeight:56 g

Pulsar X2A V3 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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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â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

80%

8.4

Technical score

20%

6.3

User score

â–²Better than 85% of mice
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 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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â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

36%

9.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.7

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.5

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 89% of mice
6.3

User score

User score
6.3/ 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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Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

3.1

Number of reviews

Based on 9 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 97% of mice
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Technical Specifications of mouse Pulsar X2A V3

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

36%

9.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.7

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.5

Battery & Charging

8.4
User score
User score
6.3/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

3.1

Number of reviews

Based on 9 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.
6.3
Popularity
Popularity
3.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Popularity:
Pulsar X2A V3 has a popularity score of 3.1 points, which is lower than that of 77.4% of products in this category.
3.1
Value for money
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%

8.0

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.6
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
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
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
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 33% of models
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
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.
wired only.
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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 / Bluetooth / 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
7
N. of buttons
7
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 7 buttons, which is more than 63.3% of mice and equal to 15.1% 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
5
N. of programmable buttons
5
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, which is less than 64.5% of mice and equal to 13.4% 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
56 g
Weight
56 g
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 56 g, which makes it lighter than 83.3% of mice and equal to 1.2% 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
N/A
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
1
Onboard memory profiles
1
â–² Better than 48% of models
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
Pulsar Fusion
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 V3 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
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    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
  • 3.2x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    32,000 DPI
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 32000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    32,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 31.7% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    56 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 56 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    56 g vs 82 g
  • 87.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    750 IPS
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 750 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    750 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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.
  • 190 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    10 DPI
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 10 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    10 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 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.
  • 17.2% better value for money
    Pulsar X2A V3 has better value for money than the average mouse (8.57 vs 7.3).
    8.57 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
  • 3.2x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    32,000 DPI
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 32000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    32,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 87.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    750 IPS
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 750 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    750 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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.
  • 190 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    10 DPI
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 10 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    10 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
  • 85 DPI finer step size
    DPI step size
    10 DPI
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >400 DPI
    This mouse adjusts DPI in 10 DPI steps, while the average mouse adjusts DPI in 95 DPI steps.
    10 DPI vs 95 DPI
  • 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 / Bluetooth / 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.
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    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 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.
  • 31.7% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    56 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 56 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    56 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.
  • 3 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse was released in 2024, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    2024 vs 2021
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 3.14x more expensive
    Pulsar X2A V3 is more expensive than the average mouse (£110 vs £35).
    £110 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.
  • 27.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 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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    Pulsar X2A V3
    the average mouse
    Pulsar X2A V3 has a lower user score than the average mouse (6.26 vs 8.000).
    6.26 vs 8
  • 2.04x less popular
    Pulsar X2A V3 is less popular than the average mouse (3.13 vs 6.4).
    3.13 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
  • 3.14x more expensive
    Pulsar X2A V3 is more expensive than the average mouse (£110 vs £35).
    £110 vs £35
  • 27.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 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
    Pulsar X2A V3
    the average mouse
    Pulsar X2A V3 has a lower user score than the average mouse (6.26 vs 8.000).
    6.26 vs 8
  • 2.04x less popular
    Pulsar X2A V3 is less popular than the average mouse (3.13 vs 6.4).
    3.13 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
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 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.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 9 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Pulsar X2A V3

  • Truly ambidextrous design with customizable/removable side buttons on both sides
  • Exceptionally lightweight at approximately 56g, aiding fast movements
  • High-performance Pulsar XS-1 sensor featuring 32,000 DPI and 750 IPS tracking
  • Optical switches provide a 'crispy' click feel and eliminate double-clicking issues
  • Supports high polling rates up to 8K (with optional dongle) for low latency
  • Robust build quality with a rigid internal structure and improved scroll wheel
  • Driver-free customization available via the eS variant's built-in OLED display

What we don't like about Pulsar X2A V3

  • Ongoing user reports of quality control issues, such as sticky clicks or scroll wheel inconsistencies
  • The smooth coating is prone to attracting fingerprints
  • Limited availability/stock issues in certain regions leading to high import costs
  • Slightly heavier than 'ultra-light' competitors if opting for the eS version with the OLED screen
  • Lacks Bluetooth connectivity and multi-device pairing found in some productivity mice

Verdict

The Pulsar X2A V3 is a high-performance wireless gaming mouse featuring a symmetrical, ambidextrous design with a low hump and wide waist, optimized for claw and fingertip grips. It is equipped with the flagship XS-1 optical sensor, offering 32,000 DPI, 750 IPS tracking, and 50g acceleration, alongside double-click-free optical switches and a Pulsar Blue encoder for tactile scrolling. Weighing approximately 56g, the mouse supports a high-speed 8,000 Hz polling rate (with an optional dongle) and includes customizable side buttons for both left- and right-handed users. Main pros include its ultra-lightweight build, precise sensor performance, and enhanced structural rigidity, while potential cons include the additional cost for the 8K dongle and a coating that may be prone to showing fingerprints.

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