HyperX Pulsefire FPS Gaming Mouse Review

The HyperX Pulsefire FPS Gaming Mouse is a mouse that is designed for FPS gaming. This mouse has been discontinued and replaced by a much better and improved version that is HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro. The HyperX Pulsefire FPS mouse looks quite like the Razer Deathadder in its aesthetics. It is a solid mouse coming from HyperX and it is a plug-and-play mouse that doesn’t need any software.

I used this mouse for about a year after winning it in a raffle. My impression of the Pulsefire is that this mouse is really made for playing FPS and this is not a mouse you’ll want for productivity. 

The shape of the mouse would be more comfortable for a person with large hands. This mouse almost forces you to use a claw grip due to its substantial bump.

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Name of Product	HyperX Pulsefire FPS Gaming Mouse
Connectivity	USB Type-A connection
Buttons	6 buttons
Advance Sensor	PMW3310 optical sensor
Lighting	LED (red)
DPI adjustability	lowest-400 DPI, highest-3200DPI
Dimension	127.54 x 71.07 x 41.91mm
Weight	95g

HyperX Pulsefire FPS:  Design

Sensor

The HyperX Pulsefire FPS uses PMW3310 optical sensor for its precise tracking, a popular sensor for gaming during Pulsefire FPS’ release. This sensor has an acceleration of 30g and a CPI/DPI of 400 – 3200.

The sensor can be set in four DPI presets in the mouse with the DPI button lighting up in colors corresponding with the preset currently in use; 400(white), 800(red), 1600(blue), 3200(yellow), that you switch between using the DPI button.

The polling rate of the Pulsefire FPS is 1000hz

The lift-off distance is low, overshooting, and won’t track your movement when lifting and adjusting your mouse in the mousepad.

This is supposed to be a plug-and-play mouse, so it doesn’t have software to change the polling rate or adjust the DPI settings of the mouse.

Buttons

The HyperX Pulsefire FPS has 6 buttons but none of which is customizable. All buttons are using Omron switches that are light and satisfying to press.

The right and left click buttons are light to press and won’t be causing a problem whenever you are spamming clicks on a game. The 2 side buttons feel good too and are very satisfying to use.

I just wish that the side buttons were a bit bigger. Though it is not hard to reach, it would be more comfortable for the user to not adjust his grip when using the side buttons.

On the top side of the mouse, you can find the DPI button that switches to the other DPI preset when pressed. I think this button is too large, I always accidentally press this button when gaming.

Due to this mouse also using Omron switches, it will be clicky and loud the same as other gaming mice using the same switches.

The scroll wheel is standard with a rubber coat, with alternating notches.

Physical Appearance

The dimension is 127.54 x 71.07 x 41.91mm, this is a large mouse with a substantial height in its hump. It is an ambidextrous and ergonomic mouse, which is better used by people with larger hands.

The surface of this mouse is smooth plastic and both sides have rubber grips to help provide grip for the user. These rubber grips have small etched patterns in them that would collect dust, dirt, and sweat. Cleaning it is a hassle most of the time.

It has no RGB, but it does have red LED lighting in the logo and the mouse wheel. The DPI button also changes its color depending on which preset is used.

The HyperX Pulsefire FPS weighs about 95 grams, it is a light gaming mouse. If you want a light mouse for FPS gaming, you might like this one.

This mouse only comes in black color.

Connectivity

This mouse can only be connected to the computer with a USB A port. It has a 3mm braided fiber optic cable with a length of 1.8m. The cable is durable and won’t break easily.

The wire is extremely flexible and wouldn’t slow your mouse movement when you are dragging it in your mouse pad.

Everyday Use

Office and Productivity

You might not want to use this for daily productivity. The large size of this mouse is not really comfortable for extended periods of use. My wrist often feels tired when using this mouse in my work. This might be due to the overall shape of the mouse forcing me to use a claw grip all the time. 

This is compatible with Windows and macOS, so you can bring this mouse on the go and use it at any workstation where you might need it.

Gaming 

This mouse feels good when playing any FPS on a low dpi setting. Very responsive and accurate mouse. I often use this mouse rather than my Logitech G304 when playing CSGO.

For RTS, MOBA, and MMO, it is good but not that great. For I would not use this mouse for RTS and MMO, the lack of programmable buttons really hurts the Pulsefire FPS in this aspect. 

Regardless of your hand size, the only grip style that is comfortable with this mouse is a claw grip.

What is the Difference Between the Pulsefire FPS and Pulsefire FPS Pro?

The Pulsefire FPS Pro is the improved version of the older and discontinued Pulsefire FPS. Design-wise the HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro didn’t change the looks, weight, and shape of the mouse.

Most of the concerns regarding ergonomics are still present in the Pro version. It is still an extra-large mouse that is more towards users with larger hands.

The Pulsefire FPS Pro has added features that are lacking on the previous version. The FPS Pro has 6 programmable buttons, RGB lighting that can be customized by the Ngenuity software, and onboard memory.

The FPS Pro also boasts an improved optical sensor, the PMW3389.

Even with these improvements, I would still not recommend the FPS Pro for office work because it has bad ergonomics. The programmable buttons help to play RTS and MMO, but it still doesn’t have enough buttons for those kinds of games.

Conclusion

It is a great mouse for FPS, but the lack of programmable keys may limit its potential when playing games within the RTS, MOBA, and MMO genre. This is a mouse that is simple and can be carried in any LANs without worrying about the bells and whistles. It promises performance and it will deliver.

The thing I don’t really like about this mouse is how uncomfortable it is for people with small hands such as myself. HyperX clearly borrowed Razer’s Deathadder design but made it larger and gave it smaller side buttons that are placed at an awkward height.

If you are looking for a Razer Deathadder alternative on a cheaper side without losing quality and dependability, this is a good buy. But I would recommend looking for the improved version, the HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro.

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