HYPERX HAS made a name for itself making really good products that sell for reasonable prices, and even though ownership of the brand has moved from Kingston to HP recently, nothing much seems to have changed. The standard Pulsefire Haste (wired) mouse was released to appeal to the eSports crowd who wanted a fast and accurate mouse that was comfortable for long play sessions. Of course, a wire-free version of that mouse would seem to be an oxymoron, what with wireless introducing lag, dropout, and recharging concerns, but there are undoubtedly plenty of Fortnite and Apex Legends players out there who value the convenience of wireless over the small performance advantage offered by wired.
The Pulsefire Haste Wireless is distinguished by its honeycomb design, which allows air to flow through the mouse and to your hand. There’s no fan in the mouse, so you don’t notice the ventilation but the overall effect is that it makes the mouse extremely light, weighing in at just 61g, including the built-in rechargeable battery.
The mouse also features a symmetrical design, which makes it good for left- and right-handed users, although the two side buttons favor right-handers as they sit where the thumb rests. There are slight finger-shaped indentations on the primary mouse buttons, which feels comfortable, as well as a clicky-style mouse wheel and a button to switch between 400, 800, 1600, and 3200dpi so you can adjust sensitivity without having to go into Windows or HyperX NGENUITY software settings.
Speaking of software, HyperX’s app can be downloaded from the Windows store and allows you to update the firmware, customize the buttons, and change the lighting effects on the scroll wheel. There are the usual options of solid, cycle, and breathing style effects, as well as the usual color options that can be synced to your other HyperX gear if you own any. We also like that you can save your lighting settings to the mouse so you can move between machines and keep your preferences— this is a pretty portable mouse after all. It’s also worth mentioning the mouse is also available in white, if preferred.