HyperX Pulsefire Haste vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
HyperX Pulsefire Haste
59 g · PAW3335 · Wired · 2021SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
77 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Core · Wired · 2025HyperX Pulsefire Haste and SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- HyperX Pulsefire Haste is 18 g lighter (59 g vs 77 g).
- Max DPI: HyperX Pulsefire Haste leads (16,000 vs 8,500).
HyperX Pulsefire Haste
If you care most about weight, max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| HyperX Pulsefire Haste | SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| 59 g | Weight | 77 g |
| PAW3335 | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove Core |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 8,500 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | — |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2021 | Release year | 2025 |
| ≈ $50 | Estimated price | — |
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 or SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 better?
HyperX Pulsefire Haste and SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. HyperX Pulsefire Haste is 18 g lighter (59 g vs 77 g). Max DPI: HyperX Pulsefire Haste leads (16,000 vs 8,500).
Which one is lighter?
HyperX Pulsefire Haste is 18 g lighter (59 g vs 77 g).