HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core vs SteelSeries Aerox 3
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core
70 g · HyperX Custom Core · WirelessSteelSeries Aerox 3
59 g · TrueMove Core · Wired · 2020HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core and SteelSeries Aerox 3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 is 11 g lighter (59 g vs 70 g).
- Max DPI: HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core leads (12,000 vs 8,500).
- HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core is wireless; SteelSeries Aerox 3 is wired.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core
If you care most about max DPI, connection.
SteelSeries Aerox 3
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core | SteelSeries Aerox 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| 70 g | Weight | 59 g |
| HyperX Custom Core | Sensor | TrueMove Core |
| 12,000 | Max DPI | 8,500 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 100 h | Battery life | — |
| — | Release year | 2020 |
| ≈ $40 | Estimated price | ≈ $79 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core or SteelSeries Aerox 3 better?
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core and SteelSeries Aerox 3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. SteelSeries Aerox 3 is 11 g lighter (59 g vs 70 g). Max DPI: HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core leads (12,000 vs 8,500). HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core is wireless; SteelSeries Aerox 3 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Aerox 3 is 11 g lighter (59 g vs 70 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core ≈ $40, SteelSeries Aerox 3 ≈ $79. Current prices vary by store.