Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 4000 Hz |
| Max DPI | 26000 | 30000 |
| Weight | 61 g | 52 g |
| Wireless | false | true |
| Battery | 0 h | 80 h |
Between the Pulsefire Haste 2 and Thorn, the Pulsefire Haste 2 comes out ahead in polling rate, while the Thorn wins on max dpi / weight. Overall, the Pulsefire Haste 2 scores 73.9 and the Thorn scores 70.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pulsefire Haste 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.9 vs 70.5), but the 3.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pulsefire Haste 2 if you care most about polling rate. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate. The single most decisive one: Polling rate — 100.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz.
Pick the Thorn if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are max dpi, weight, wireless, among others. The single most decisive one: Max DPI — 15.38% more. 30000 vs 26000.
Both ship with comparable buttons, 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: HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 or Lamzu - Thorn?
HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 leads the current Mars Score by 3.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max dpi, polling rate, weight, wireless against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 if…
HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 has the measurable edge on polling rate hz.
Choose Lamzu - Thorn if…
Lamzu - Thorn has the measurable edge on max dpi, weight g, is wireless.
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 HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 wins
- ▲Polling rate — 100.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz.
Why Lamzu - Thorn wins
- ▲Max DPI — 15.38% more. 30000 vs 26000.
- ▲Weight — 9.00 g less. 52 vs 61.
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
- ▲Battery: 80 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 26000 | 30000lead |
| Max IPS | 650 | 750lead |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 4000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 61 g | 52 glead |
| Buttons | 6 | 6 |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Symmetrical |
Connectivity
| Spec | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 80 hlead |