Logitech MX Master 3 vs HyperX Pulsefire Dart: Which Mouse Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Dec 15, 2022 05:36 PM

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ConnectivityWireless

Type Standard

Default Weight 142.3 g

Ambidextrous No

ConnectivityWireless

Type Standard

Default Weight 113.5 g

Ambidextrous No

Our Verdict

Logitech MX Master 3

HyperX Pulsefire Dart

The Logitech MX Master 3 is an excellent wireless mouse designed for office use, while the HyperX Pulsefire Dart is a decent wireless gaming mouse. The HyperX is lighter and has better performance for gaming, including a wider CPI range, a much higher maximum polling rate, and a bit lower click latency when connected with its wireless receiver. On the other hand, the Logitech is oriented towards comfort and productivity. It has a thumb rest with a gesture button, a thumb wheel, and a primary scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons, and a free-scrolling mode. It also supports Bluetooth and has customization software compatible with Windows and macOS.

Variants

MX Master 3 (Graphite)
MX Master 3 (Light Grey)
MX Master 3 for Mac (Space Grey)

Pulsefire Dart (Black)

Review

See HyperX Pulsefire Dart Review

Check Price

Graphite

MX Master 3

Black

Pulsefire Dart

Light Grey

MX Master 3

Black

Pulsefire Dart

BestBuy.com

Space Grey

MX Master 3 for Mac

Black

Pulsefire Dart

Walmart.com

Black

Pulsefire Dart

B&H

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our mice test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Work

9.0

7.9

Scroll Wheel Type

Notched Wheel + Free Wheel

Notched Wheel

Thumb Wheel Type

Free Wheel

Build Quality

9.0

8.0

Wireless Versatility

9.7

7.0

Full Comparison

Work

9.0

7.9

Video Games (FPS)

7.5

Video Games (MMO)

7.4

7.1

Ultra-Light Gaming

6.7

Travel

6.8

Raw Performance

6.9

Design

Style

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Type

Standard

Coating

Matte

Lighting Color

No Lighting

RGB

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Shape

3D Model

Length

5.0" (126 mm)

4.9" (125 mm)

Width

3.3" (84 mm)

2.9" (73 mm)

Height

2.0" (52 mm)

1.7" (43 mm)

Grip Width

58 mm

63 mm

Ambidextrous

Left-Handed Friendly

Finger Rest

Thumb

Portability

5.4

Portability picture

Volume

24.23 in³ (397 cm³)

Cable/Receiver Storing

Build Quality

9.0

8.0

Build quality picture

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Weight

5.1

5.6

Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight

142.3 g

113.5 g

Default Weight

142.3 g

113.5 g

Weight Distribution

Centered

Extra Weights

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Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

Right-handed

Yes

Left-handed

Ambidextrous

Coating

Matte

Finger Rest

Thumb

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Wireless Versatility

9.7

7.0

Maximum Of Paired Devices

Bluetooth

Yes

Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

Rechargeable

Use When Charging

Yes

On/Off Activation

Auto Off And On/Off Switch

Receiver Extender

Yes

Receiver Storing

Battery Indicator

Yes

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Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Picture

Small Hand

Yes

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Cable

Connectivity

Wireless

Cable Length

4.4 ft (1.3 m)

6.1 ft (1.9 m)

Cable Video

Cable Type

Rubber

Permanent Kink

Yes

Port Type: Mouse End

USB-C

Port Type: PC End

USB-A

USB

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Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Claw Grip Picture

Small Hand

Yes

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Picture

Small Hand

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

Mouse Feet

7.0

Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience

Material

PTFE

Extra Included

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In The Box

In the box picture

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Control

Main Button

Actuation Graph

Force/Distances Graph

Switch Type

Mechanical

Switch Model

Not Specified

Additional Buttons

6.7

Buttons Picture

Buttons Activation

Mechanical

Total Number Of Buttons

Number Of Side Buttons

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Profile Switching Button

CPI (DPI) Switching Button

Yes

Gesture Support

Yes

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Click Latency

7.1

7.9

Latency Testing While Gaming

Latency Data

Expected Connection

12.4 ms

8.0 ms

Wired

N/A

8.1 ms

Receiver

12.4 ms

8.0 ms

Bluetooth

15.6 ms

N/A

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CPI

9.5

7.3

CPI Video

CPI Graph

SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI

-0.13%

3.08%

SRAV @ 800 CPI

-0.16%

2.04%

SRAV @ 400 CPI

-0.42%

1.50%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI

N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds

0.45%

1.57%

Precision Error Between CPI

0.59%

1.08%

Worst Tracking Error

4.50%

-3.94%

Minimum CPI

200 CPI

Maximum CPI

4,000 CPI

16,000 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps

50 CPI

Sensor Latency

7.1

Sensor Latency Transition Graph

Delay To Start Of Movement

20.3 ms

Delay At Half Movement

14.6 ms

Delay To End Of Movement

16.3 ms

Sensor Specifications

Sensor Technology

Laser

Optical (LED)

Sensor Model

Darkfield

PixArt PMW3389

Works On Glass

Yes

Minimum Lift Off Distance

2.4 mm

Maximum Polling Rate

125 Hz

1000 Hz

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Mouse Wheel

Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel Type

Notched Wheel + Free Wheel

Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Steps

24 Steps

Scroll Wheel Tilt

Thumb Wheel Type

Free Wheel

Thumb Wheel Steps

No Thumb Wheel

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Noise

Noise Video

Click Noise

Loud

Quiet

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Operating System And Software

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Logitech Options

NGenuity

Software Windows Compatibility

Yes

Software macOS Compatibility

Yes

On-Board Memory

Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment

Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment

Yes

Profile Configuration

Yes

Profile Auto-Switching

Yes

Software settings screenshot

RGB On/Off

No RGB

Yes

Account Needed

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Mouse Compatibility

Windows Compatibility

Fully

macOS Compatibility

Fully

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Check Price

Graphite

MX Master 3

Black

Pulsefire Dart

Light Grey

MX Master 3

Black

Pulsefire Dart

BestBuy.com

Space Grey

MX Master 3 for Mac

Black

Pulsefire Dart