HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Review

April 3, 2023

Usage

In my time with the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2, I have used it as my main mouse in both daily computing work, as well as while gaming. In both environments, the overall shape and feel of the Haste 2 is very comfortable. Since the previous Haste had been my go-to mouse, the Haste 2 was very easily swapped out, and took no time to adjust to. The Pulsefire Haste 2 fits my hand nicely, and with the left and right grip pads installed, it really stayed in place quite well. I did use the mouse for a bit without the grip pads, but I was once again not a fan of the mouse without the grips. The plastic body just didn’t have enough built-in grip, and I were always having to adjust my hand in order to get a good grip on the mouse. But as soon as I had the left and right pads on the mouse, that all went away. I once again decided not to use the button grip pads, as I found that my fingers were almost getting “stuck” in place when moving over to the scroll wheel or when adjusting my finger placement slightly.

The build quality of the Pulsefire Haste 2 is great, and I didn’t experience any signs of the mouse body flexing due to weight saving measures implemented by HyperX.

Using the Pulsefire Haste 2 in an FPS title like Apex Legends once again a great success, even in 2.4GHz wireless mode, as it really felt like my performance was similar to that of a wired mouse. I tried multiple placement locations with the wireless dongle, and no matter where I placed it, the mouse performed just fine. With the included HyperFlex cable connected to the front of the mouse, I could notice just the slightest amount of cord drag, but no more so than what I had been used to with the wired version of the Pulsefire Haste that I had been using for the last two years. That is a success in my book. Going back to wireless mode made me really appreciate the work that HyperX has done to keep the weight of the Pulsefire Haste 2 down. At just 61g, you get up to 100 hours of use out of the battery. That weight matches the previous version’s wireless weight, and only adds 2g over the previous wired version. All that being said, the wired version of the Pulsefire Haste 2 has been chopped down to just 53g, which is quite the feat – who knows, maybe I’ll be able to take a look at the wired version in the near future.

I adjusted the two thumb buttons for different abilities in-game, which is standard for my Apex Legends gaming, and they worked as they should, without any issues. The accuracy of the new HyperX sensor felt great, and at no time did I notice any sensor-related issues with the mouse, across multiple mouse surfaces.

Final Thoughts

My excitement for this mouse was not in vain, as I have been thoroughly impressed with the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 since I started using it. I had already fallen in love with its predecessor, and the changes found on the Haste 2 have strengthened that love. There is still the main feature of the mouse – its light weight – that really sets this mouse apart from other HyperX mice. And while the wired version of the Haste 2 is even lighter, the wireless version still packs up to 100 hours of battery life with just a slight increase in weight. I found the removal of holes in the top of the mouse body to be a welcomed change, but at the same time, that weight-savings method employed in the original Haste never bothered me to being with. That said, it is nice to not worry as much about debris getting into the mouse and affecting the sensor and other components.

The multiple connectivity options – 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, and wired – offer a variety of methods to connect to your PC or supported gaming console. My testing in both wired and wireless modes was great, and I continue to use the Haste 2 in wireless mode at all times as my new daily driver mouse. Just like the original, the Haste 2 includes optional grips for the sides and mouse buttons for the mouse so that you can customize it to your liking, and an additional set of mouse skates ensures that you get plenty of life out of the mouse.

I think HyperX has another hit on their hands with the Pulsefire Haste 2, and the multiple color and connectivity options means there is a version out there for nearly everyone. Coming in at $89.99 at our favorite online retailer, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 is a worthy successor to the original, earning a 10 out of 10 and the ThinkComputers Recommended Award!