HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless
61 g · PAW3335 · Wireless · 2021SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
95 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2025HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless is 34 g lighter (61 g vs 95 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 leads (18,000 vs 16,000).
- Battery life: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 leads (175 h vs 100 h).
HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless
If you care most about weight.
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
If you care most about max DPI, battery life.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless | SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| 61 g | Weight | 95 g |
| PAW3335 | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove Air |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | — |
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless |
| 100 h | Battery life | 175 h |
| 2021 | Release year | 2025 |
| ≈ $56 | 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 Wireless or SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 better?
HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless is 34 g lighter (61 g vs 95 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 leads (18,000 vs 16,000). Battery life: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 leads (175 h vs 100 h).
Which one is lighter?
HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless is 34 g lighter (61 g vs 95 g).