Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 | Pulsar - X2V2 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 61 g | 52 g |
| Wireless | false | true |
| Battery | 0 h | 70 h |
Between the Pulsefire Haste 2 and X2V2 Mini, the Pulsefire Haste 2 comes out ahead in several specs, while the X2V2 Mini wins on weight / wireless. Overall, the Pulsefire Haste 2 scores 73.9 and the X2V2 Mini scores 75.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (73.9 vs 75.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The Pulsefire Haste 2 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the X2V2 Mini if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, wireless, battery. The single most decisive one: Weight — 9.00 g less. 52 vs 61.
Both ship with comparable max dpi, polling rate, 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 Pulsar - X2V2 Mini?
Pulsar - X2V2 Mini leads the current Mars Score by 1.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare weight, wireless against the way you will actually use the product.
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.
Choose Pulsar - X2V2 Mini if…
Pulsar - X2V2 Mini has the measurable edge on weight g, is wireless, battery h.
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
- No decisive advantages.
Why Pulsar - X2V2 Mini wins
- ▲Weight — 9.00 g less. 52 vs 61.
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
- ▲Battery: 70 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 | Pulsar - X2V2 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 26000 | 26000 |
| Max IPS | 650 | 650 |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 8000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 | Pulsar - X2V2 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 61 g | 52 glead |
| Buttons | 6 | 6 |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Symmetrical |
Connectivity
| Spec | HyperX - Pulsefire Haste 2 | Pulsar - X2V2 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 70 hlead |