The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 and Haste 2 Professional use the most recent and best sensor, the identical as all of their rivals, able to as much as 26,000 dots per inch. Meaning far better sensitivity (or decision) than the earlier mannequin. Whereas that could be this mouse’s most necessary improve on this era, the primary distinction between the Haste 2 and the Haste 2 Professional is the polling price.
To match the upper dpi, that is the primary HyperX mouse with a 4,000-hertz polling price. That is what number of occasions a mouse reviews its place to a pc—the upper the quantity, the extra responsive cursor motion. Most mice have a 1,000-Hz polling price, however esports mice can go as much as 8,000 Hz.
There’s been a number of discuss whether or not such a spec is even helpful. Loads of exams present that the distinction between 4,000 and a couple of,000 Hz is visually imperceptible, even on displays with extraordinarily excessive refresh charges. The soar from 1,000 Hz on the Haste 2 to the Haste 2 Professional’s 4,000 Hz feels like a giant leap, however I promise solely essentially the most elite aggressive players will discover the distinction. That’s an issue when it’s the first improve between the 2.
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You shouldn’t fear that that is “solely” 4,000 Hz and never 8,000 Hz like some rivals. And keep in mind, you’ll want to make use of the upper dpi settings in case you may even get one thing near 4K polling, which impacts battery life and your PC’s CPU efficiency.
Don’t get me fallacious—the mouse’s efficiency is incredible. It’s super-responsive in twitchy shooters and, paired with a quick monitor, it feels buttery easy. It’s nearly whether or not or not it’s price paying the additional chunk of change over its cheaper sibling.
Mild, Sturdy, and Easy
None of this issues an excessive amount of when the mouse feels this good. The form hasn’t modified from the unique HyperX Pulsefire Haste, that includes a reasonably low-profile, right-handed symmetrical design designed to work for grips of every type. That’ll at all times rely readily available measurement, however for my larger-than-average hand utilizing a claw grip, I discovered it fairly snug. I choose how the Logitech G Professional Superlight 2 feels total, however hand measurement and grip fashion matter so much right here.
With its 61 grams, you possibly can carry out fast glides throughout the floor of a desktop. That is aided by the ft on the underside, that are easy for inventory skates. Sure, its closest rivals are technically barely lighter, with the Logitech Professional X Superlight 2 weighing 60 grams and the Razer Viper V3 Professional Wi-fi at 54 grams. There are additionally lesser-known choices just like the Lamzu Maya, which are available in properly beneath 50 grams. However when it comes all the way down to it, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Professional is a light-weight mouse—and extra importantly, a well-balanced one.
