Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Endgame Gear - OP1 8K | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50 g | 61 g |
Between the OP1 8K and Pulsefire Haste 2, the OP1 8K comes out ahead in weight, while the Pulsefire Haste 2 wins on several specs. Overall, the OP1 8K scores 75.8 and the Pulsefire Haste 2 scores 73.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (75.8 vs 73.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the OP1 8K if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 11.00 g less. 50 vs 61.
The Pulsefire Haste 2 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable max dpi, polling rate, wireless, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Endgame Gear - OP1 8K or HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2?
Endgame Gear - OP1 8K leads the current Mars Score by 1.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Endgame Gear - OP1 8K if…
Endgame Gear - OP1 8K has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 if…
HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Endgame Gear - OP1 8K wins
- ▲Weight — 11.00 g less. 50 vs 61.
Why HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Endgame Gear - OP1 8K | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 26000 | 26000 |
| Max IPS | 650 | 650 |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 8000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | Endgame Gear - OP1 8K | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50 glead | 61 g |
| Buttons | 6 | 6 |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Symmetrical |
Connectivity
| Spec | Endgame Gear - OP1 8K | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |