The Pulsar Xlite V2 is an ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse and a continuation of Pulsar's Xlite lineup. It shares the same shape, sensor, and distinctive, pill-shaped cutouts in the body as the previous generation Pulsar Xlite Wireless. It also features several minor improvements over the previous generation. There are no longer pill-shaped cutouts covering the entire surface of both sides; there are now solid plastic areas to rest your fingers. The scroll wheel is 1mm higher out of its housing, and the scroll click takes less pressure to activate. Also, while the previous version was front-heavy, Pulsar moved the battery closer to the back on this version. As a result, this mouse has a centered weight distribution, making it easier to control.
There's a smaller version of this mouse called the Pulsar Xlite V2 Mini. For more details, see the Differences Between Variants section below.
Our Verdict
Although it isn't specifically for this use, the Pulsar Xlite V2 is good for office and productivity work. It connects wirelessly with its USB receiver and has a comfortable, right-handed shape suitable for nearly all hand sizes and grip types. You can also rebind any of the buttons using the customization software. Unfortunately, there's no Bluetooth support, and the scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling mode and left/right tilt inputs for horizontal scrolling.
- Comfortable right-handed shape well-suited for most hand sizes and grip types.
- Excellent build quality.
- All buttons are programmable.
- Bulky; not designed to be slipped into laptop bags or cases.
- No storage compartment for its USB receiver.
- No Bluetooth support.
- Scroll wheel lacks free-scrolling mode and left/right tilt inputs.
The Pulsar Xlite V2 is excellent for FPS gaming. It's extremely lightweight and has very low click latency. It also feels sturdily built and has a comfortable, right-handed shape that's almost universally suitable for all hand sizes and grip types. You can also adjust the CPI precisely in a very broad range, and the minimum lift-off distance is very low.
- Very low click latency.
- Extremely lightweight.
- Comfortable right-handed shape well-suited for most hand sizes and grip types.
- Excellent build quality.
- Bulky; not designed to be slipped into laptop bags or cases.
- No storage compartment for its USB receiver.
- Lacks a conventional bottom plate; underside is very open to dust and debris.
The Pulsar Xlite V2 is good for MMO gaming, though it isn't specifically for this use as it doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as dedicated MMO mice. That said, you can program all the buttons it does have using the customization software. Performance-wise, it has excellent click latency, and you can adjust the CPI precisely in a very wide range. It also feels very sturdily built and has a comfortable, right-handed shape that's almost universally well-suited to all hand sizes and grip types.
- Very low click latency.
- Excellent build quality.
- All buttons are programmable.
- Bulky; not designed to be slipped into laptop bags or cases.
- No storage compartment for its USB receiver.
- Doesn't have as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse.
- Lacks a conventional bottom plate; underside is very open to dust and debris.
- Bulky; not designed to be slipped into laptop bags or cases.
- No storage compartment for its USB receiver.
Changelog
- 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 Feb 21, 2024: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Pulsar Xlite V3 in the Style section of this review. We've also renamed the product to the Pulsar Xlite V2 for better clarity and accuracy.
- Updated Jan 10, 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 Dec 01, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Pulsar Xlite V2 we bought and tested is the black color variant. You can see the label for our unit here.
Note that a smaller version of this mouse is available, called the Pulsar Xlite V2 Mini. We expect many of our tests to broadly apply to this smaller version. We've included several mentions of this smaller version in this review's Weight, Shape, and Hand Size Recommendation sections.
| Name | Size | Color Options |
| Pulsar Xlite V2 | Medium | Black, White, Red, Pink, Blue |
| Pulsar Xlite V2 Mini | Small | Black, White, Red, Pink, Blue |
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The Pulsar Xlite V2 continues Pulsar's Xlite lineup and makes several small but impactful changes from the previous generation Pulsar Xlite Wireless. The scroll wheel is 1mm higher, making it easier to use. The scroll click also takes less pressure to activate. The battery's position is further towards the back, so the weight distribution is centered, and the mouse is easier to control. Most of the pill-shaped cutouts on either side of the mouse are gone, and there are now solid plastic areas to rest your fingers, making it more comfortable to hold. With these changes, this model improves on the original's formula and offers an equally lightweight and similarly performant alternative to more expensive options like the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT or the Razer Viper V2 Pro.
For more recommendations, see our picks for the best lightweight mice, the best FPS mice, and the best wireless gaming mice.
The Pulsar X2 and the Pulsar Xlite V2 are lightweight, wireless gaming mice. The X2 has a somewhat smaller, symmetrical shape. It's also somewhat lighter and has a solid plastic shell. On the other hand, the V2 is bigger and has a right-handed shape. It has better sensor latency performance. However, its body has pill-shaped cutouts on its palm rest and small sections on the sides to help reduce the overall weight of the mouse.
The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro and the Pulsar Xlite V2 are wireless gaming mice with similar right-handed shapes best suited for larger hands using a claw or palm grip. Both mice offer similar, outstanding gaming performance and weigh virtually the same. However, the Pulsar has perforations in its body to lighten its weight, while the Razer has a solid plastic body. Additionally, the Pulsar uses mechanical switches, while the Razer uses optical switches and has a significantly longer battery life.
The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT and the Pulsar Xlite V2 are both ultra-lightweight gaming mice with comparable performance. The two mice weigh virtually the same, but the Logitech has a symmetrical shape and a solid plastic body. It also has a somewhat wider CPI range and marginally lower click latency. On the other hand, the Pulsar has a right-handed shape and has pill-shaped cutouts in its body to reduce the overall weight.
The Pulsar Xlite V3 is an updated version of the Pulsar Xlite V2. The two mice have the same shape, but the V3 is slightly lighter and has a redesigned body with a solid shell instead of having pill-shaped cutouts like on the V2. The V3 has an updated sensor and supports a higher maximum polling rate of 4000Hz with the purchase of a separate 4K dongle from Pulsar. The two mice are closely matched performance-wise, but the V2 has better sensor latency, and the V3 has better click latency.
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