The Pulsar TenZ Signature Edition is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse with a symmetrical shape, designed in collaboration with professional FPS player TenZ. It's a medium-sized mouse with a rearward hump that fills out the palm, making it best suited for a relaxed claw grip in medium or larger hands. It uses Pulsar's branded XS-1 sensor (based on the PixArt PAW 3950) and optical switches. It also supports a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz out of the box with its included dongle.
Our Verdict
The Pulsar TenZ is decent for work, although it isn't specifically designed with this use in mind. That said, it has excellent build quality, and its shape is best suited for medium- and larger-sized hands using a relaxed claw grip. It connects wirelessly over a 2.4GHz receiver, and the configuration software lets you adjust button assignments and battery settings. However, it lacks Bluetooth support and productivity features such as free scrolling or horizontal scroll inputs.
Excellent build quality.
Community reports adequate battery life but underwhelming compared to pricier flagships.
The Pulsar TenZ is outstanding for FPS gaming. Its medium-sized symmetrical shape is best suited for a relaxed claw grip, and its weight makes it easy to move quickly and accurately. Performance-wise, it has a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz and offers exceptionally low click and sensor latency, ideal for competitive play. Unlike several other recent Pulsar releases, this mouse also has a solid baseplate design, which means it isn't prone to collecting dust or debris in the interior. Its only standout weakness is in terms of battery life, which is adequate according to community reports but falls short of more expensive flagship options from Razer or Logitech.
Excellent build quality.
Very lightweight.
Outstanding raw performance.
Maximum polling rate of 8000Hz with the included dongle.
Community reports adequate battery life but underwhelming compared to pricier flagships.
The Pulsar TenZ is great for MMO and MOBA gaming, but it doesn't have as many side buttons as a typical MMO mouse. That said, you can program buttons and create macros using the configuration software. It also has excellent build quality and exceptionally good overall performance.
Excellent build quality.
Outstanding raw performance.
Community reports adequate battery life but underwhelming compared to pricier flagships.
Doesn't have as many side buttons as a typical MMO mouse.
The Pulsar TenZ has exceptionally good raw performance. It has extremely low click latency, outstanding sensor performance, and a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz out of the box. It's more than suitable for high-level competitive play in any genre. Pulsar doesn't list official battery life estimates on the product page, but figures provided to other reviewers and community reports suggest battery life is adequate, though somewhat less impressive compared to premium flagships from Razer or Logitech.
Extremely low click latency.
Outstanding sensor performance.
Maximum polling rate of 8000Hz with the included dongle.
Community reports adequate battery life but underwhelming compared to pricier flagships.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Pulsar TenZ Signature Edition is available in a Black colorway. Pulsar also released a limited-run TenZ Signature RED Edition of 5,000 units, which has since sold out. We purchased the Black version for testing. See our unit's label for reference.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The Pulsar TenZ is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse with a symmetrical shape, designed in collaboration with pro FPS player TenZ. It shares the same XS-1 sensor package and optical switches as the Pulsar X2H v3 and has a very similar profile, with both featuring wide rearward humps. The TenZ's hump is more gradual, giving relaxed claw grip users with medium- or large-sized hands greater flexibility, while the X2H v3's steeper slope provides a more locked-in feel for medium hands. On paper, the TenZ is only a little taller and slightly narrower, but its proportions make it feel bulkier in-hand despite being slightly lighter.
The Pulsar TenZ has a solid baseplate design, unlike the X2H v3 and some other recent Pulsar releases, making it less exposed to dust and debris. It's a bit more expensive, though it includes an 8k polling dongle in the box, while the X2H v3 requires a separate dongle purchase. Overall, the TenZ fills a niche with its larger claw-focused shape not found among lower-priced options like the Scyrox V8 or the MCHOSE L7 Ultra, both of which are noticeably smaller. Performance-wise, it essentially matches flagships like the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 and the Razer Viper V3 Pro, though those models still hold an edge in battery life.
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The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 and the Pulsar TenZ Signature Edition are lightweight wireless gaming mice designed for competitive play. Both have symmetrical shapes, but the Logitech has a more centered hump and is much more versatile in accommodating different hand sizes and grip types. In contrast, the Pulsar's rearward hump is designed specifically for a relaxed claw grip and best suited for medium- or large-sized hands.
The Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Pulsar TenZ Signature Edition are lightweight wireless gaming mice with comparable performance, aimed at competitive gaming. The main difference is in their shape: the Razer has a centered hump and is more accommodating to a wider range of hand sizes and grip types, while the Pulsar has a more substantial rearward hump, making it best suited for a relaxed claw grip for medium- or large-sized hands. The Pulsar is also slightly lighter, and while both mice have similar advertised battery life, community feedback suggests the Razer delivers better battery life in practice, especially at higher polling rates.
The Pulsar X2H v3 and the Pulsar TenZ Signature Edition are lightweight wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes and rearward humps, making them best suited for claw grip. The X2H v3 has a steeper hump that drops off more sharply, giving medium-sized hands a more locked-in feel. The TenZ is slightly taller but marginally narrower, with a more gradual slope that feels more substantial in-hand and works better for a relaxed claw grip with medium- or large-sized hands. Both support wireless polling rates up to 8000Hz, but only the TenZ includes an 8k-capable dongle, while the X2H v3 requires a separate purchase. The TenZ also has a solid baseplate, whereas the X2H v3 uses an open design that leaves the internals more exposed to dust and debris.
The Hitscan Hyperlight and the Pulsar TenZ Signature Edition are wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The Hitscan is smaller with a more centered hump, making it a versatile option best suited for claw or fingertip grip. It's also noticeably lighter, but its open baseplate design leaves the internals more exposed to dust and debris. The Pulsar, by contrast, is larger with a rearward hump better suited for a relaxed claw grip in medium- or large-sized hands. Both mice support a maximum wireless polling rate of 8k, though only the Pulsar includes an 8k-capable dongle in the box.
Test Results
The mouse has a straightforward look, minimal styling, and a matte black body. A small TenZ signature is printed on the front left.
There's no RGB lighting, but there's a CPI indicator light on the left side, which you can customize through the configuration software.
The Pulsar TenZ Signature Edition has excellent build quality. Its plastic body feels sturdy with no noticeable creaking or flex. If you press forcefully into the side panels under the side buttons, you can unintentionally actuate them, but this is a fairly common issue with some lightweight mice and doesn't present any issues when using the mouse normally.
The left- and right-click buttons feel light and crisp throughout their travel, though they do have a noticeable amount of post-travel. This isn't necessarily a build quality issue, but it may or may not be something that irritates you, depending on your click-feel preferences.
The coating has a smooth finish that can feel slippery with completely dry hands, but it becomes grippier over the course of a session, especially if your hands sweat while gaming. However, it's also prone to smudges and fingerprints.
The Pulsar TenZ Signature Edition has a medium-to-large symmetrical shape with relatively straight sides that cinch towards the middle of the mouse and a gradual, fairly pronounced hump toward the rear.
It's best suited for a relaxed claw grip and for medium- or larger-sized hands. Compared to the Pulsar X2H v3, which has a similar overall shape, it's marginally narrower with a slightly taller hump and front button height, yet it feels noticeably more substantial in-hand. The X2H v3 has a more aggressive hump that locks you in more tightly and drops off more abruptly. Like the X2H v3, the TenZ is less suitable for smaller hands, especially if you prefer a palm grip.
The Pulsar TenZ Signature Edition has a 300 mAh battery. Unfortunately, Pulsar doesn't provide battery life estimates on their product page. However, several other reviewers, including TechPowerUp and GamesRadar+, have advertised battery figures provided by Pulsar, claiming up to 112 hours at 1000Hz and up to 18 hours at 8000Hz.
These numbers appear optimistic, with community feedback suggesting real-world performance falls short and remains underwhelming compared to more expensive flagships from Razer and Logitech.
The Pulsar TenZ includes a lightweight and flexible cable. It retains some minor kinks from its packaging, but it's very easy to straighten out.
This mouse's large feet have rounded edges and glide very easily on mousepads and desks with minimal resistance.
Pulsar also includes a set of 16 UHMWPE dot skates, which you may prefer using if you use a hard mousepad.
- USB-A to USB-C cable (with USB-A cover)
- 8k wireless dongle
- 16x UHMW-PE dot skates
- Tenz signature card
- User documentation
You can program all the buttons on this mouse except for the scroll up/down inputs and the CPI and Hz buttons on the underside.
The Pulsar TenZ has superb click latency. It provides an exceptionally responsive and consistent experience for gaming in any genre, at any competitive level.
We conducted this test with the lowest debounce setting of 0 ms, the maximum wired polling rate of 1000Hz, and the maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz.
We haven't run supplementary tests at lower polling rates, but with the Pulsar X2 CrazyLight, we confirmed that polling rate settings have no effect on click latency, and we expect the TenZ to behave the same way.
This mouse's sensor reliably tracks your movements exceptionally well with no significant speed variation or tracking issues.
The Pulsar TenZ has extremely good sensor latency, making it well-suited for competitive gaming.
The above results are using optimized settings: 8000Hz polling, Motion Sync off, and Turbo Mode enabled. See the Configuration Software section for more details.
We also performed supplementary testing at 1000Hz and at 8000Hz with Motion Sync enabled.
This mouse supports polling rates of 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz over both wired and wireless connections, and 2000Hz, 4000Hz, and 8000Hz when used wirelessly with the included wireless dongle.
The software allows you to adjust additional sensor settings, including Motion Sync and other performance settings. For more details, see the Configuration Software section.
The scroll wheel has a grooved rubber surface and uses a TTC gold encoder. Scrolling feels precise, and the steps have clear tactile separation without being very difficult to overcome, making faster scrolling feel quite smooth.
The middle click also has a satisfying tactility, but it's fairly quiet and noticeably quieter than the scroll wheel click on the Pulsar X2 CrazyLight.
You can download the software at the bottom of Pulsar's product page or use a web-based version, available via their download page. The downloadable software is only available through a Google Drive link, and it's too large for Google to scan for viruses. We didn't detect any malicious activity after downloading or running it, but this kind of distribution method is unusual.
Pulsar's software is easy to navigate and well-organized. It's less bloated than software from larger manufacturers and offers a wide range of adjustments, including debounce time and sleep options.
You can also toggle Motion Sync, a setting that attempts to synchronize sensor data with USB polling events. This can make on-screen motion feel more consistent. We recommend trying this setting to see whether you prefer the feel with or without it, and use whichever option feels right to you. For details about the effect of this setting on performance, see the Sensor Latency section.
There's also a Turbo mode, which Pulsar's software page describes as fixing the sensor to a 20k scan rate at the cost of higher power usage.
