At least the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless beats others out in terms of battery life. At full charge, this delivers up to 100 hours of gameplay. While I didn’t exactly time it, I have more than once gone a week without charging it, using it for more or less 12 hours a day with RGB lighting on. HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless: Price & availability One of the best wireless gaming mice in the world right now is the Razer Viper V2 Pro. Granted, it’s a lot more expensive than the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless but it’s slightly lighter, has 70G of acceleration and can reach up to 30K DPI. The Pulsefire Mat comes in four different sizes (medium, large, XL, and 2XL), which is great for gamers who either want an extended mat they can use with both their mouse and keyboard or a traditional mouse pad. Though I do wish they had a smaller option available for folks who may not have large desks or game spaces, as the large version that I was sent measures almost 18 x 16 inches. I have a fairly large, L-shaped desk, and I still had to do some rearranging to get the Pulsefire Mat to fit in with everything. The medium version measures about 14 x 12 inches, which is much more reasonably sized, but still may be a bit big for laptop users or anyone who has a desk that's on the smaller side. Setting up the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless couldn't be easier - you just need to remove the USB wireless receiver from its garage on the underside of the mouse, plug it into your PC, switch it on and away you go. Having somewhere to keep the receiver when you aren't using it is a fantastic feature because it makes it easier to take with you in your laptop bag.

HyperX claims that the Haste 2 has around 100 hours of battery life. I've been using it as my primary gaming mouse for just over a week for work and play and I've drained down to about 65 percent of the battery so far. Chances are I could eke more time had I opted to turn off the RGB lighting on the mouse wheel. However, that doesn't affect the battery much, unlike the Glorious O 2 wireless which completely wiped out the battery after two days when the RGB was turned on. To be fair, that mouse has more RGB zones, whereas the Haste 2 just has RGB LEDs on the wheel. Unfortunately, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless doesn't have any Bluetooth connectivity but you can also use it through a wired connection if you do run out of juice at a bad time. For what it's meant to be---a multi-function wireless gaming mouse compatible with an entire video game ecosystem---the Pulsefire Haste 2 delivers at an agreeable price tag. A Mouse for Comfort, Not Features The Razer Deathadder V2 is one of T3’s favourite gaming mice ever. While it is a lot heavier than the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless, and it does rely on a wired connection, it’s also a lot cheaper than this which makes it very convincing. It also boasts 20K DPI and 30G acceleration. There are several things the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless does better than the competition, and design-wise, those include the lit-up scroll wheel, which also doubles as an indicator light (it turns red when it’s running low on juice), and the USB receiver garage located at the base. As someone who is constantly losing those pesky things, the latter is certainly much appreciated.

Bottom line

When I first took it out of the box, the first thing I noticed was, at just under 60g, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless feels incredibly lightweight and it’s only 2g heavier than the wired option. HyperX has used the honeycomb structure to keep the weight down so it's littered with large hexagonal holes. The internal mechanics are more exposed which might make you worry that it could be affected by dirt and dust in the long term, but HyperX has resolved that by making the mouse IP55 dust and water-resistant. This mouse feels well built despite being made entirely from plastic.

We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.The mouse connects to your computer with a 2.4GHz USB receiver, which is small enough to not be intrusive either on your desktop tower or your laptop. You can also use the included USB-C to USB cable for a wired connection when you need it or to use your mouse while it's charging. It also comes with a round USB to USB-C adapter that can be used with the wireless receiver if your computer only has USB-C ports or only a few USB Type-A inputs that are needed for other peripherals, or you can use the adapter as a way to extend your charging cable's reach by connecting a second cable. It's a nice accessory to include, but one that probably won't be needed by a lot of users. A symmetrical mouse with a distinctive honeycomb design, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless measures 38.2 x 66.8mm so it’s relatively compact, fitting nicely under your palm.