Between the Pulsefire Haste 2 and MX Master 4, the Pulsefire Haste 2 comes out ahead in polling rate and max dpi, while the MX Master 4 wins on buttons and wireless. Overall, the Pulsefire Haste 2 scores 84.6 and the MX Master 4 scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pulsefire Haste 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 49.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Pulsefire Haste 2 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate, max dpi, weight.
Pick the MX Master 4 if you care most about buttons and wireless. Its strongest claims are buttons, wireless, battery.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Pulsefire Haste 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 wins
- ▲Polling rate — 6300.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 125 Hz.
- ▲Max DPI — 225.00% more. 26000 vs 8000.
- ▲Weight — 89.00 g less. 61 vs 150.
Why Logitech - MX Master 4 wins
- ▲Buttons — 1.00 more. 7 vs 6.
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
- ▲Battery: 1680 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 | Logitech - MX Master 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 26000lead | 8000 |
| Max IPS | 650lead | 0 |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 125 Hz |
Design
| Spec | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 | Logitech - MX Master 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 61 glead | 150 g |
| Buttons | 6 | 7lead |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Right-handed |
Connectivity
| Spec | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 | Logitech - MX Master 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 1680 hlead |
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