The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 is a wired gaming mouse that continues HyperX's Pulsefire Haste lineup. Compared to the previous HyperX Pulsefire Haste, this mouse has the same shape but a new sensor, more durable left- and right-click switches, and a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. While its predecessor had small honeycomb cutouts in the body to reduce its overall weight, this new version has a solid plastic body but manages to weigh slightly less overall.
Our Verdict
While not designed with this use in mind, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 is passable for work use. It has impressive build quality and is well-suited for all grip types and medium or larger hand sizes. It doesn't have many programmable buttons, and the scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling mode and L/R tilt inputs.
- Impressive build quality.
- Scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling mode and left/right tilt inputs.
- Cable retains some minor kinking from the way it's packaged.
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 is an outstanding FPS gaming mouse. It has impressive build quality and a comfortable shape suitable for all grip types and ideal for medium or larger-sized hand sizes. Performance-wise, this mouse delivers a very responsive and consistent in-game experience with low latency, a remarkably accurate and consistent sensor, and a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz.
- Impressive build quality.
- Extremely lightweight.
- Great click latency.
- Supports a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz.
- Cable retains some minor kinking from the way it's packaged.
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 is good for MMO gaming but has fewer side buttons than a dedicated MMO gaming mouse. That said, you can reprogram the buttons it does have using the customization software. It also has impressive build quality, great click latency, and outstanding sensor performance, offering a precise and responsive-feeling gameplay experience.
- Impressive build quality.
- Great click latency.
- Not nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO gaming mouse.
- Cable retains some minor kinking from the way it's packaged.
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 has exceptional raw performance. It has great click latency and a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, which means it sends information to your computer eight times more frequently than most gaming mice using a standard polling rate of 1000Hz. At the same time, its sensor provides remarkably consistent motion and accuracy performance that closely translates the physical movements you make with your mouse into the cursor movements you see on-screen.
- Great click latency.
- Outstanding sensor performance.
- Supports a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz.
Changelog
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Updated Nov 28, 2025:
We've added a link to the HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro in the Shape section.
- Updated Aug 19, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5.1. This update removes less relevant or redundant elements, including several videos. We've also adjusted our Sensor Latency testing, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.5.1 changelog for details.
- Updated Jan 05, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
- Updated Nov 06, 2023: When this mouse launched, the configuration software was only available for download from the Microsoft Store. The software is now available for download from HyperX's website as well. We've added this new information to the Configuration Software of this review.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 is available in a black or white colorway. We purchased the black color, and you can see the label for our unit here.
This mouse also has a wireless version called the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 is a lightweight wired gaming mouse that continues the HyperX Pulsefire Haste lineup. Compared to the last generation HyperX Pulsefire Haste, this new model is slightly lighter despite no longer having any visible honeycomb cutouts to save weight. It also has a more accurate and consistent sensor, more durable left- and right-click buttons, and newly supports a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. This mouse offers an even lighter alternative to similar wired mice with 8kHz polling rates like the Razer Viper 8KHz and the Corsair SABRE PRO. Altogether, this is an outstanding option if you have medium or larger-sized hands and are looking for an affordable wired model with top-of-the-line sensor performance.
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The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT and the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 are lightweight gaming mice. The Logitech is a wireless model with lower click latency. It also feels a bit sturdier. On the other hand, the HyperX is a wired-only model that's a bit lighter and supports a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz.
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 and the HyperX Pulsefire Haste are lightweight gaming mice in the same lineup. The newer Haste 2 has a solid plastic shell and is more lightweight. It has lower click latency, significantly better sensor performance, and it supports a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. On the other hand, the older Haste feels a bit sturdier, but it's also heavier and has small honeycomb-shaped cutouts on its body.
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 and the Razer Cobra are wired gaming mice. The HyperX is larger, slightly lighter, and feels a bit sturdier. It also has better sensor accuracy and a bit more flexible cable. On the other hand, the Razer has significantly better click latency and more extensive RGB lighting.
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless and the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 are lightweight gaming mice in the same lineup. The Haste 2 Wireless is a wireless model you can connect with a USB receiver or via Bluetooth. On the other hand, the Haste 2 is a wired-only model that's a bit lighter. It also has significantly lower click latency and sensor latency and supports a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, making it better suited for competitive gaming.
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