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Customer Review
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2022
After a few months in the rotation, this has become my #2 mouse behind the Model O Wireless.
In terms of hand feel, the Pulsefire Haste is fantastic. For reference, I have a 19.5cm hand length and use a claw grip. The Haste has a less pronounced bump on the back compared to the Model O, G Pro and Aerox 3, which for me makes it very comfortable to hold in claw. At my size, its a little bit small to palm grip, but with a slightly shorter hand length I think it would feel great to palm. It's not as contoured along the sides as the Aerox or Model O which means I have to hold it a littler tighter, but it has a very durable feel and very little side flex (even under considerable pressure) to make up for that. It also has a slightly textured finish with helps make it naturally grippy. Admittedly, my hands get clammy after a while if I'm gaming, but with that finish I find the Haste stays more comfortable compared to the Model O or G Pro, which have a smooth finish and can get uncomfortable to hold over time. The biggest ergo issue I have is the placement of the side buttons. I wish they were like, 4mm back because I feel like my thumb is reaching to get the front button. Overall though, the feel of this mouse is great.
In terms of aesthetics, I personally find the mouse a little boring looking, but that is entirely for subjective reasons and I don't mind flashy peripherals. The only branding is a small HyperX logo on the left side in silver, so its not really stark against the black finish. & The only RGB is on the scroll wheel which is a drawback for me but probably a huge plus to some. I'm pretty sure you can change the lighting with the software too which is always nice. Overall, it looks pretty plain, but depending on your tastes that might be perfect!
Looking at some other features:
- I should mention that the feet on the mouse feel amazing. They glide nicely with minimal resistance, and out of the box there was noticeably a lot less friction than other mice I have tried.
- The paracord is light and very flexible, but I have to say it feels a bit cheaper than others I have seen (M42, Sirius M). It's not bad by any stretch, but I have seen better in this price range for sure.
- The software support is a massive plus for me. Allows you to adjust the mouse settings as well as RGB control. I think the potential for fine-tuning is a great feature objectively, even though I use the preset 800dpi almost exclusively lol.
Overall, I think this is an extremely good mouse for the price. Compared to other mice in the mid tier price range of $50 - $80, and honestly some above that, I think the Haste is best in class and entirely justified if you have the money to spend. Really the only thing that would warrant you buying something more expensive, IMO, is wireless capability.
You will not be sorry with this mouse - with a wireless option, (which I'm pretty sure is coming sometime in 2022) I could easily see this becoming my #1.
OVERALL: 4.7/5
In terms of hand feel, the Pulsefire Haste is fantastic. For reference, I have a 19.5cm hand length and use a claw grip. The Haste has a less pronounced bump on the back compared to the Model O, G Pro and Aerox 3, which for me makes it very comfortable to hold in claw. At my size, its a little bit small to palm grip, but with a slightly shorter hand length I think it would feel great to palm. It's not as contoured along the sides as the Aerox or Model O which means I have to hold it a littler tighter, but it has a very durable feel and very little side flex (even under considerable pressure) to make up for that. It also has a slightly textured finish with helps make it naturally grippy. Admittedly, my hands get clammy after a while if I'm gaming, but with that finish I find the Haste stays more comfortable compared to the Model O or G Pro, which have a smooth finish and can get uncomfortable to hold over time. The biggest ergo issue I have is the placement of the side buttons. I wish they were like, 4mm back because I feel like my thumb is reaching to get the front button. Overall though, the feel of this mouse is great.
In terms of aesthetics, I personally find the mouse a little boring looking, but that is entirely for subjective reasons and I don't mind flashy peripherals. The only branding is a small HyperX logo on the left side in silver, so its not really stark against the black finish. & The only RGB is on the scroll wheel which is a drawback for me but probably a huge plus to some. I'm pretty sure you can change the lighting with the software too which is always nice. Overall, it looks pretty plain, but depending on your tastes that might be perfect!
Looking at some other features:
- I should mention that the feet on the mouse feel amazing. They glide nicely with minimal resistance, and out of the box there was noticeably a lot less friction than other mice I have tried.
- The paracord is light and very flexible, but I have to say it feels a bit cheaper than others I have seen (M42, Sirius M). It's not bad by any stretch, but I have seen better in this price range for sure.
- The software support is a massive plus for me. Allows you to adjust the mouse settings as well as RGB control. I think the potential for fine-tuning is a great feature objectively, even though I use the preset 800dpi almost exclusively lol.
Overall, I think this is an extremely good mouse for the price. Compared to other mice in the mid tier price range of $50 - $80, and honestly some above that, I think the Haste is best in class and entirely justified if you have the money to spend. Really the only thing that would warrant you buying something more expensive, IMO, is wireless capability.
You will not be sorry with this mouse - with a wireless option, (which I'm pretty sure is coming sometime in 2022) I could easily see this becoming my #1.
OVERALL: 4.7/5
