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Pulsar X2H v3
Endgame Gear XM2 8k
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ConnectivityWireless
Type
Standard
Default Weight
53.2 g
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
52.5 g
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Our Verdict
Pulsar X2H v3
Endgame Gear XM2 8k
Both the Pulsar X2H v3 and the Endgame Gear are gaming mice with symmetrical shapes best suited for a claw grip. The Pulsar is a wireless model with a more prominent hump, a marginally narrower midsection, and a slightly shorter length. Comparatively, the Endgame Gear is a wired-only model with a much broader backside that fills out your palm more substantially. The Endgame gear also has better raw performance, and while both mice support an 8k polling rate, the Pulsar requires the purchase of a separate dongle to enable it.
Variants
- X2H v3 (Black)
- X2H v3 (White)
- XM2 8k (Black)
- XM2 8k (Dark Frost)
- XM2 8k (White)
- XM2 8k (White Frost)
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X2H v3
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XM2 8k
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White
X2H v3
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White
XM2 8k
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Dark Frost
XM2 8k
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White Frost
XM2 8k
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Main Differences for
Work
Work
Threshold
Work
7.1
6.4
Wireless Versatility
7.2
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
No Lighting
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.7" (120 mm)
4.8" (122 mm)
Width
2.6" (65 mm)
2.6" (66 mm)
Height
1.5" (39 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)
Grip Width
60 mm
61 mm
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Shape Only
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
Yes
Finger Rest
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
9.4
9.4
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
53.2 g
52.5 g
Default Weight
53.2 g
52.5 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Wireless Versatility
7.2
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
Wired
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
Yes
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
No Batteries
Use When Charging
Yes
No
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
None
Receiver Extender
Yes
No
Receiver Storing
No
No
Battery Indicator
Yes
No
Cable
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Cable Length
5.8 ft (1.8 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
No
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
USB-C
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB-A
USB-A
Mouse Feet
9.0
9.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Very Good
Good
Material
Virgin Grade PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Optical
Mechanical
Switch Model
RAESHA Optical Switch
Kailh GX
Additional Buttons
6.5
6.5
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
6
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
6
6
Profile Switching Button
No
No
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
9.7
10
Latency Data
Expected Connection
1.7 ms
0.6 ms
Wired
1.6 ms
0.6 ms
Receiver
1.7 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
8.3
9.8
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-1.00%
-0.08%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.21%
-0.13%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
2.08%
0.00%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
1.31%
0.37%
Precision Error Between CPI
1.30%
0.37%
Worst Tracking Error
-8.25%
2.50%
Minimum CPI
50 CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI
32,000 CPI
26,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
10 CPI
50 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.5
9.4
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
17.9 ms
9.8 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.6 ms
1.9 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.2 ms
2.8 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
Pulsar XS-1
PixArt PAW3395
Works On Glass
Yes
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
8000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Pulsar Fusion Drive
Endgame Gear XM2 8k Configuration Tool
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
No
Profile Auto-Switching
No
No
RGB On/Off
No RGB
No RGB
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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X2H v3
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XM2 8k
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X2H v3
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White
XM2 8k
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Dark Frost
XM2 8k
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White Frost
XM2 8k
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