In this review, you’ll learn more about the wired version we received from HyperX.
However, both mouse versions are the same except for how they receive power.
Our sister site, Review Geek,reviewed the wireless version of the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2.
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Like many of thebest gaming micetoday, the Pulsefire Haste 2 features six buttons.
A middle press the top serves as a fast DPI switcher.
This is a right-handed mouse.
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These are impressive numbers, especially when you factor in its 8,000 Hz polling rate.
PTFE skates are attached, providing a very low coefficient of friction.
Inside the box are four pieces of grip tape and additional PTFE skates.
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In this case, it can report up to 8,000 times each second.
Easily Customizable
But there’s more.
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 mouse is highly customizable—thanks to its fully functionalNGENUITY softwareutility for Windows.
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It allows you to adjust the four DPI presents or create one of your own.
The tool also allows tweaking the mouse’spolling rateand RGB effects for a more personalized experience.
Unfortunately, like the mouse’s overall design, the RGB lighting is muted at best.
A wired, lightweight mouse that should be good for any face-paced video game.
All it does is shine light near the scroll wheel; it might be best to turn it off.
Interestingly, the RGB effect changes slightly whenever you switch DPI options.
Using other profiles requires exporting them to a USB drive, then installing them on your gaming machines.
Do you oughta Upgrade?
The older version, for example, includes a Pixart PAW3335 sensor and TTC Golden Micro Dustproof Switch.
This compares to the new version’s much better HyperX 26K Sensor and HyperX Switch.
The changes mean improved speed (450 to 650 IPS) and better left/right button durability.
A wired, lightweight mouse that should be good for any face-paced video game.
Should You Buy the HyperX Haste 2 Wired Gaming Mouse?
Thewired HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2retails for $59.99, while thewireless version is $89.99.
These are good prices and are slightly below what other gaming mice cost.
In time, look for sales and discounts from retailers and HyperX alike.
Overall, I was impressed with this mouse.
It performed very well during games and graphical design tasks.
I was especially thrilled with its sensitivity and incredible polling rate.
And the RGB lighting is pitiful too.
