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HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless vs SteelSeries Aerox 5

Mouse · HyperX

HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless

61 g · PAW3335 · Wireless · 2021
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Lightness76
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life92
Recency60
VS
Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 5

66 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2022
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Lightness71
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency69
Verdict

HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless and SteelSeries Aerox 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless is 5 g lighter (61 g vs 66 g).
  • Max DPI: SteelSeries Aerox 5 leads (18,000 vs 16,000).
  • HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless is wireless; SteelSeries Aerox 5 is wired.
Pick this

HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless

If you care most about weight, connection.

Pick this

SteelSeries Aerox 5

If you care most about max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HyperX Pulsefire Haste WirelessSteelSeries Aerox 5
76Gear score75
61 gWeight66 g
PAW3335SensorTrueMove Air
16,000Max DPI18,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWired
100 hBattery life—
2021Release year2022
≈ $56Estimated price≈ $80

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 Wireless or SteelSeries Aerox 5 better?

HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless and SteelSeries Aerox 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless is 5 g lighter (61 g vs 66 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Aerox 5 leads (18,000 vs 16,000). HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless is wireless; SteelSeries Aerox 5 is wired.

Which one is lighter?

HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless is 5 g lighter (61 g vs 66 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless ≈ $56, SteelSeries Aerox 5 ≈ $80. Current prices vary by store.