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Pulsar X2H ES Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:8000 HzMaximum DPI:26000 DPIWeight:65 g

Pulsar X2H 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.

Pulsar X2H ES
8.0/10

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

80%

8.0

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 86% of mice
8.6

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

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 85%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 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 85% of models
Score components

36%

10

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.7

Controls

16%

8.6

Design

14%

5.2

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.9

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 85%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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 57% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 57%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Pulsar X2H ES

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

36%

10

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.7

Controls

16%

8.6

Design

14%

5.2

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.9

Battery & Charging

8.0
User score
User score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 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 55% of models
Popularity:
Pulsar X2H ES has a popularity score of 5.9 points, which is lower than that of 54.4% of products in this category.
5.9
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:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

8.6
Brand name
Pulsar
Maximum polling rate
8,000 Hz
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
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
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
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
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
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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
100 hours
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
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
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% 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
7
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
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
0
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, which is less than 83.4% of mice and equal to 16.7% 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
65 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 65 g, which makes it lighter than 69.6% of mice and equal to 2% 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
0
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
?
Software name
N/A
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.

Pulsar X2H ES vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 8x higher maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8,000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 60 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    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
    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
  • 4x higher 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 4,000 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    4,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 8x higher wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 8,000 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 20.7% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 65 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    65 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
  • 17.2% better value for money
    Pulsar X2H ES has better value for money than the average mouse (8.57 vs 7.3).
    8.57 vs 7.31
  • 8x higher maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8,000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 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
  • 4x higher 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 4,000 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    4,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 8x higher wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 8,000 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 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
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    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
    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
    This mouse stores 7 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    7 vs 5
  • Versatile connectivity
    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
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 0.5 hours shorter full charge time
    This mouse reaches a full charge in 1.5 hours, while the average mouse reaches a full charge in 2 hours.
    source range 1-2 h.
    1.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • Rechargeable battery
    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
    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
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 20.7% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 65 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    65 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.
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 3.43x more expensive
    Pulsar X2H ES is more expensive than the average mouse (£120 vs £35).
    £120 vs £35
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 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
  • 3.43x more expensive
    Pulsar X2H ES is more expensive than the average mouse (£120 vs £35).
    £120 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
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1

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

What customers like about Pulsar X2H ES

  • Integrated OLED display allows for driverless, software-free customization
  • High-performance PixArt PAW3395 sensor provides top-tier tracking accuracy
  • Supports high polling rates: up to 4K Hz wirelessly and 8K Hz wired
  • Solid build quality with a more rigid feel than the standard non-eS version
  • Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy scroll wheel offers a premium, tactile feel
  • Optical switches eliminate double-clicking issues and offer fast response
  • Excellent shape for aggressive claw and palm-support-heavy grip styles

What customers don't like about Pulsar X2H ES

  • Heavier than the standard X2H (approx. 65g vs 54g)
  • Battery life decreases significantly when using high 4K Hz polling rates
  • The aggressive high rear hump may feel awkward for fingertip or large-hand users
  • Stock mouse feet (skates) are often described as underwhelming or scratchy
  • Coating can be prone to picking up finger oils and may feel slick initially
  • The bottom OLED screen is considered 'gimmicky' by some users who set-and-forget

Verdict

The Pulsar X2H eS is a high-performance, symmetrical esports gaming mouse featuring a distinctive high hump and narrow waist optimized for aggressive claw and palm-claw grips. It is equipped with the flagship PixArt PAW3395 sensor (26,000 DPI, 650 IPS, 50G acceleration) and a 32-bit Nordic MCU that supports 4K wireless and 8K wired polling rates. Key characteristics include a driverless design with a built-in OLED bottom display for real-time setting adjustments, an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy scroll wheel, and double-click-free optical switches. Main pros include its premium build quality, 70–100 hour battery life, and software-free customization. Cons include a heavier 65g weight compared to the standard model, a shape that may feel awkward for non-claw users, and a coating that can attract fingerprints or sweat marks.

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