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Vaxee XE
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2
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ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
67.1 g
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
52.6 g
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Our Verdict
Vaxee XE
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 and Vaxee XE each have their own strengths and weaknesses. The HyperX feels better built than the Vaxee we tested, weighs noticeably less, has smoother-gliding feet, and has a set of fully reprogrammable buttons via its NGenuity companion software. However, the Vaxee has a more flexible cable, which you can detach to make it easier to store.
Variants
- XE (Black)
- XE (Blue)
- XE (Orange)
- XE (Pink)
- XE (White)
- XE (Yellow)
- Pulsefire Haste 2 (Black)
- Pulsefire Haste 2 (White)
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Main Differences for
Work
Work
Threshold
Work
5.3
6.2
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
Additional Buttons
4.4
6.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
No Lighting
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.9" (125 mm)
4.9" (124 mm)
Width
2.6" (66 mm)
2.6" (67 mm)
Height
1.5" (39 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)
Grip Width
61 mm
62 mm
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Shape Only
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
Yes
Finger Rest
No
No
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
8.5
9.4
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
67.1 g
52.6 g
Default Weight
67.1 g
52.6 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
0.0
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
Wired
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No
No
On/Off Activation
None
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Receiver Storing
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
No
Cable
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
5.8 ft (1.8 m)
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
USB-C
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB-A
USB-A
Mouse Feet
8.5
9.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Ok
Good
Material
Virgin Grade PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
No
Yes
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Switch Model
Huano 70g
HyperX Switch
Additional Buttons
4.4
6.5
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
9
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
0
6
Profile Switching Button
No
No
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
8.7
8.3
Latency Data
Expected Connection
5.3 ms
6.6 ms
Wired
5.3 ms
6.6 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.1
9.7
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.34%
-0.10%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.17%
-0.21%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.25%
-0.17%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.15%
0.41%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.28%
0.40%
Worst Tracking Error
-4.50%
-3.25%
Minimum CPI
400 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
3,200 CPI
26,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
N/A
50 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.7
9.5
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
10.5 ms
9.6 ms
Delay At Half Movement
5.7 ms
1.7 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.2 ms
1.9 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PMW3389
HyperX 26K
Works On Glass
No
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
No software
NGenuity
Software Windows Compatibility
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
On-Board Memory
No
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
No
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
No
Yes
Profile Configuration
No
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
No
Yes
RGB On/Off
No
Yes
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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