HyperX’s Lightweight Mouse Feels Great but Proves Pro Doesn’t Mean Better

The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 and Haste 2 Pro use the newest and biggest sensor, the identical as all of their opponents, able to as much as 26,000 dots per inch. Meaning far higher sensitivity (or decision) than the earlier mannequin. Whereas that could be this mouse’s most vital improve on this era, the principle distinction between the Haste 2 and the Haste 2 Pro is the polling charge.

To match the upper dpi, that is the primary HyperX mouse with a 4,000-hertz polling charge. That is what number of instances a mouse experiences its place to a pc—the upper the quantity, the extra responsive cursor motion. Most mice have a 1,000-Hz polling charge, but esports mice can go as much as 8,000 Hz.

There’s been a whole lot of speak about whether or not such a spec is even helpful. Loads of exams present that the distinction between 4,000 and a pair of,000 Hz is visually imperceptible, even on screens with extraordinarily excessive refresh charges. The leap from 1,000 Hz on the Haste 2 to the Haste 2 Pro’s 4,000 Hz feels like an enormous leap, but I promise solely probably the most elite aggressive avid gamers will discover the distinction. That’s an issue when it’s the first improve between the 2.

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You shouldn’t fear that that is “solely” 4,000 Hz and never 8,000 Hz like some opponents. And keep in mind, you’ll want to make use of the upper dpi settings for those who may even get one thing near 4K polling, which impacts battery life and your PC’s CPU efficiency.

Don’t get me incorrect—the mouse’s efficiency is incredible. It’s super-responsive in twitchy shooters and, paired with a quick monitor, it feels buttery easy. It’s nearly whether or not or not it’s price paying the additional chunk of change over its cheaper sibling.

Mild, Sturdy, and Easy

None of this issues an excessive amount of when the mouse feels this good. The form hasn’t modified from the unique HyperX Pulsefire Haste, that includes a reasonably low-profile, right-handed symmetrical design designed to work for grips of every type. That’ll all the time rely available measurement, but for my larger-than-average hand utilizing a claw grip, I discovered it fairly snug. I choose how the Logitech G Pro Superlight 2 feels general, but hand measurement and grip model matter lots right here.

With its 61 grams, you’ll be able to carry out fast glides throughout the floor of a desktop. That is aided by the ft on the underside, that are easy for inventory skates. Sure, its closest opponents are technically barely lighter, with the Logitech Pro X Superlight 2 weighing 60 grams and the Razer Viper V3 Pro Wi-fi at 54 grams. There are additionally lesser-known choices just like the Lamzu Maya, which are available effectively underneath 50 grams. But when it comes right down to it, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro is a light-weight mouse—and extra importantly, a well-balanced one.