The Pulsar X2V2 continues Pulsar's X2 lineup of lightweight symmetrical gaming mice. It shares the same shape and sensor as the previous generation Pulsar X2, with some subtle design changes, including side buttons that are closer together and a top shell with integrated side panels. It features several improvements over the previous generation, like new optical switches, a new scroll wheel encoder, and improved construction that feels noticeably more rigid. It's also compatible with Pulsar's 4K Dongle, which can increase its maximum wireless polling rate to 4000Hz, but it's sold separately.
Several other new models in Pulsar's X2 lineup share the same internals as the X2V2, which we've discussed in the Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
The Pulsar X2V2 is decent for work use despite not being designed specifically for it. It has excellent build quality, and you can easily remap buttons using the companion software. It connects wirelessly with its USB receiver but doesn't support Bluetooth connectivity or multi-device pairing. Also, its scroll wheel lacks a free scrolling mode and L/R tilt inputs.
- Symmetrical shape is comfortable for most hand sizes and grip types.
- Excellent build quality.
- No Bluetooth connectivity or multi-device pairing.
- Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt inputs and free-scrolling.
- Lightweight bottom plate design means the inside is open to dust and debris.
The Pulsar X2V2 is an outstanding mouse for FPS gaming. It's extremely lightweight, making it very easy to move around quickly and accurately. It has remarkable overall performance too, with extremely low click and sensor latency for a precise and responsive gaming experience. It also feels very well built and has an accommodating symmetrical shape with mouse feet that glide smoothly across mousepads and desks.
- Symmetrical shape is comfortable for most hand sizes and grip types.
- Extremely lightweight.
- Outstanding click latency.
- Excellent sensor latency and accuracy.
- Lightweight bottom plate design means the inside is open to dust and debris.
The Pulsar X2V2 is a good mouse for MMO gaming. It doesn't have as many additional buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse, but you can still easily reprogram its buttons using the companion software. It has a comfortable symmetrical shape with excellent build quality, so it's well-suited for long gaming sessions. It also has outstanding raw performance that delivers an accurate and responsive-feeling gaming experience.
- Symmetrical shape is comfortable for most hand sizes and grip types.
- Excellent build quality.
- Outstanding click latency.
- Not as many buttons as dedicated MMO gaming mice.
- Lightweight bottom plate design means the inside is open to dust and debris.
The Pulsar X2V2 has outstanding raw performance overall. It has remarkably low click and sensor latency and reacts accurately and consistently to your inputs.
- Outstanding click latency.
- Excellent sensor latency and accuracy.
Changelog
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Updated Oct 24, 2025:
We've added a link to the Endgame Gear OP1 8k v2 to the Main Buttons section.
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Updated Sep 05, 2025:
We've added a link to the VXE R1 Pro in the Popular Mouse Comparisons 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.
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Updated May 08, 2025:
We've added a link to the newly reviewed MCHOSE L7 Pro in the Sensor Specifications section of the review.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Pulsar X2V2 is available in black and white colorways. We bought and tested the black X2V2. You can see the label for our unit here.
Several other variants exist in Pulsar's X2 lineup. These include the The X2V2 Mini, X2H, X2H Mini, X2A, and X2A Mini. We expect the tests in our review to broadly apply to these versions, as they all share the same internals. In the table below, we've included details regarding the differences between models in Pulsar's new X2 lineup.
| Name | Size | Colorways | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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X2V2 |
Medium | Black, White | Standard shape |
| X2V2 Mini | Small | Black, White | Standard shape, smaller size |
| X2H | Medium | Black, White | Higher hump that's positioned towards the back |
| X2H Mini | Small | Black, White | Higher hump that's positioned towards the back, smaller size |
| X2A | Medium | Black, White | Fully ambidextrous with two additional buttons on the right side |
| X2A Mini | Small | Black, White | Fully ambidextrous with two additional buttons on the right side, smaller size |
If you have or come across a variant not represented on this table, reach out to us in the discussions at the end of this review.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The Pulsar X2V2 is the successor to the Pulsar X2. It's an extremely lightweight gaming mouse with the same symmetrical shape as its predecessor, but now has a sturdier build that feels noticeably more rigid. Pulsar also updated the scroll wheel with a new encoder and replaced the mechanical main switches with more durable optical ones.
It has a subdued look similar to flagship mice like the Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2, though it doesn't reach the same top-tier performance. Instead, the Pulsar X2V2 competes more directly with budget models like the VXE R1 Pro, which has a nearly identical shape but slightly weaker performance and uses mechanical switches that are prone to developing double-click issues after long-term use.
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The Pulsar X2V2 and the Pulsar X2 are lightweight wireless gaming mice in the same lineup. The X2V2 is newer and features an updated build that feels slightly higher quality. It also uses optical switches for its left- and right-click buttons, and it supports a 4000Hz polling rate by purchasing a separate dongle. The X2 is older, uses mechanical left- and right-click switches, and is heavier by a very small margin.
The Pulsar X2V2 and the Pulsar X2 CrazyLight are lightweight FPS gaming mice that share the same symmetric shape, but the X2 CrazyLight is a bit smaller and lighter. It also features a newer sensor with improved performance and comes bundled with a receiver that supports polling rates up to 8000Hz. In addition, it's offered in a wider range of colorways. By comparison, the X2V2 supports up to 1000Hz polling out of the box and can reach a 4000Hz polling rate only with the purchase of a separate dongle.
The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 and the Pulsar X2V2 are high-performance wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The Pulsar is slightly smaller, and it has a steeper hump that's closer to the back of the mouse, whereas the Logitech has a more egg-like shape. The Logitech supports a polling rate of 8000Hz natively, while the Pulsar supports a polling rate of up to 4000Hz, but only with the purchase of an additional wireless receiver.
The Pulsar X2H v3 and the Pulsar X2V2 are lightweight wireless gaming mice from the same lineup. The X2V2 has a flatter shape that's well suited for all grip types, whereas the X2H v3 has a higher rear hump and a cinched midsection that's optimized specifically for claw grip. The X2V2 has slightly better sensor performance, but it's not noticeable in-game.
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