What You Need to Know
Priced at $39.99, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wired Mouse is HyperX's entry in the lightweight gaming mice category. With 728 buyers rating it at 4.0 stars, it currently sits at #13 of 33 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 38% 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 are mostly positive on comfort, with the usual minority who find any specific shape doesn't suit them.
Specifications
- Brand: HyperX
- Price: $39.99 (well below the $64.47 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.0 of 5.0
- Reviews: 728
- Category rank: #13 of 33 in lightweight gaming mice
- Cheaper in category: 13 products
- Higher-rated in category: 31 products
- More-reviewed in category: 10 products
Owner Reports
A 4.0-star average from 728 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.
For context, the average rating in the lightweight gaming mice category is 4.4 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Budget Angle
At $39.99, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wired Mouse sits well below the $64.47 category average. 13 options are cheaper and 19 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Glorious Model O Wired Gaming Mouse ($67.67, 4.6★, 17,310 reviews). The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wired Mouse is $27.68 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Glorious Model O Wired Gaming Mouse - $67.67, 4.6★ (17,310 reviews) · Higher rated
- Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse - $129.00, 4.6★ (13,176 reviews) · Higher rated
- TMKB Falcon M1SE Wired Gaming Mouse - $19.99, 4.5★ (3,384 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Lamzu Atlantis Mini Champion Wireless Mouse at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the TMKB Falcon M1SE Wired Gaming Mouse at $19.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional lightweight gaming mice without overspending
Final Take
7.6/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.