It seems every two years or so, HyperX updates their Pulsefire Haste mouse, and that tradition carries on, as in this review we are taking a look at the brand new Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro. The Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro is a wireless gaming mouse with multiple connectivity options, great battery life, and more, all wrapped up in a lightweight package. I have been using the previous Pulsefire Haste 2 for nearly two years, and have not once thought about replacing it, until now. It has been reliable, just like the original Pulsefire Haste, and so when I had the chance to look at the latest and greatest Haste 2, I said “Sign me up!”. Are the changes to the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro enough to claim the throne that is my desk? Let’s find out!
Special thanks to HyperX for providing the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro review sample!
Specifications of the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro
Shape – Symmetrical
Sensor – HyperX 26K Sensor
Resolution – Up to 26,000 DPI
DPI Presets – 400/800/1600/3200 DPI
Speed – 650 IPS
Acceleration – 50G
Buttons – 6
Left/Right Button Switches – HyperX Optical Switch
Light Effects – LED RGB Lighting
Onboard Memory – 1 profile
Connection Type – 2.4GHz Wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Wired
Charging Type – USB-C
Polling Rate – Up to 4,000Hz (Wireless), 1,000Hz (Wired)
Skate Material – Virgin-grade PTFE
OS Compatibility – Windows 11, Windows 10
Console Compatibility – PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Battery Type – Li-ion polymer
Battery Life – Up to 90 hours (1,000Hz), up to 30 hours (4,000Hz)
Length – 124.3mm/4.89in
Width – 66.8mm/2.63in
Height – 38.2mm/1.5in
Weight (mouse only) – 61g
Cable Length – 1.8m/5.9ft
Cable Type – Detachable, HyperFlex 2 USB Type-C to Type-A
Packaging of the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro
The Haste 2 Pro’s retail packaging is nearly identical to that of the Haste 2, as the front of the box features the same overall layout, but in a white and red color scheme. It is here that you can first see that HyperX has moved away from a black or white color option, and narrowed it down to a nice gray color this time around. I will say, the image on the box makes the mouse appear a bit glossy and lighter colored than the actual product inside, which is a matte finish and darker gray.
Multiple callouts and images let you know that the Haste 2 Pro is a 4KHz polling rate gaming mouse with both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity, and up to 90 hours of battery life. Additional notes highlight the 61g weight, as well as the use of HyperX’s optical switches, RBG lighting, NGENUITY software support, and console and PC compatibility.
The backside of the box highlights the mouse with a few additional images and features, along with a listing of the items included with the mouse itself.
