Just two years ago I took a look at the HyperX Pulsefire Haste gaming mouse, and it has been my mouse of choice for gaming ever since. I had found no real flaws with the original Haste, giving it a 10/10 score and the ThinkComputers Recommended Award, and have had zero complaints to this point. The mouse has held up great and still performs like day one. Naturally, when I saw the Haste 2 at CES 2023, I was excited at the prospect of reviewing it when it became available. Well, that day is here, as I have the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless in my possession, and have put it through the paces. Will the new version of the Haste be enough to dethrone the original? Read on to find out!
Special thanks to HyperX for providing the Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless review sample!
Specifications
Shape – Symmetrical
Sensor – HyperX 26K Sensor
Resolution – Up to 26,000 DPI
DPI Presets – 400/800/1600/3200 DPI
Speed – 650 IPS
Acceleration – 50G
Buttons – 6
Left/Right Button Switches – HyperX Switch
Left/Right Button Durability – 100 Million Clicks
Light Effects – Per-LED RGB Lighting
Onboard Memory – 1 profile
Connection Type – 2.4GHz Wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Wired
Charging Type – USB-C 2.0
Polling Rate – Up to 1,000Hz
Skate Material – Virgin-grade PTFE
OS Compatibility – Windows 11, Windows 10
Console Compatibility – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Battery Type – 370mAh Li-ion polymer
Battery Life – Up to 100 hours
Length – 124.3mm/4.89in
Width – 66.8mm/2.63in
Height – 38.2mm/1.5in
Weight (mouse only) – 60g/61g (black/white)
Weight (with cable) – 83g/84g (black/white)
Cable Length – 1.8m/5.9ft
Cable Type – Detachable, HyperFlex 2 USB Type-C to Type-A
Packaging
The Haste 2’s retail packaging is very similar to that of the Haste, in that the front of the box features the same overall layout, but in a white and gray color scheme.
Multiple callouts and images let you know that this is an ultra-lightweight mouse with both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity, and up to 100 hours of battery life in wireless modes. Additional notes highlight the 61g weight, as well as the 26K DPI HyperX sensor, RBG lighting, NGENUITY software support, and console and PC compatibility.
The backside of the box highlights the mouse with a few additional images and features.
