What You Need to Know
Priced at $39.99, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core Wireless Mouse is HyperX's entry in the wireless gaming mice category. With 1,484 buyers rating it at 4.4 stars, it currently sits at #10 of 33 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 31% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
In the Hand
Comfort over a long session matters more than peak DPI specs. Reviews lean strongly toward 'comfortable' here, suggesting the shape works for most hand sizes.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: HyperX
- Price: $39.99 (well below the $58.13 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 1,484
- Category rank: #10 of 33 in wireless gaming mice
- Cheaper in category: 14 products
- Higher-rated in category: 17 products
- More-reviewed in category: 10 products
What 1,484 Buyers Say
A 4.4-star average from 1,484 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $39.99, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core Wireless Mouse sits well below the $58.13 category average. 14 options are cheaper and 18 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Redragon M602 Griffin Wireless Gaming Mouse ($29.54, 4.6★, 33,566 reviews). It's $10.45 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Redragon M801 Wireless Gaming Mouse - $32.29, 4.4★ (9,904 reviews) · Cheaper
- Redragon M913 Impact Elite Wireless Mouse - $46.99, 4.3★ (6,597 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- ATTACK SHARK X3 Wireless Gaming Mouse - $41.99, 4.4★ (619 reviews) · Roughly comparable
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Yadkbo Ergonomic Wireless Trackball Mouse at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Lacolain Wireless Rechargeable Gaming Mouse at $10.99.
Is It For You?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional wireless gaming mice without overspending
Wrap-Up
8.2/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.