The HyperX Pulsefire Surge is a well-built value for money RGB ambidextrous gaming mouse that provides an adequate level of performance and sets of features required for a casual gamer. But its heavy body weight and high input latency hold it back a lot.
The HyperX Pulsefire Surge is a high-end wired gaming mouse that was first brought to the market back in early 2018, and it boasts an ambidextrous design along with rubberized grips for ergonomics during long hours of gaming. Similar to some of the best computer mouse options available in the market, this model boasts a total of six programmable buttons along with a 24-step scroll wheel. And just like the best-rated gaming mouse in its range, this model features RGB lighting that you can adjust using the HyperX NGenuity customization software.
However, if you prefer having RGB lights on the scroll wheel and want to get a wired mouse from the same brand, then make sure to take a look at our HyperX Pulsefire Raid Gaming Mouse review. The Pulsefire has a high input latency of 20 ms. And it comes with a 5.9 feet long braided USB cable.
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our Verdict
The HyperX Pulsefire Surge is a great option for gamers looking for a well-built value-for-money RGB gaming mouse. It features a 24-step rubber scroll wheel but does not have any tilting buttons for side scrolling or a free scrolling mode. And it uses the HyperX NGenuity software for customizations, but the app isn’t available for MacOS users. In addition, at around 106 grams, the Pulsefire Surge weighs a lot more than other competing gaming mice. If you are looking for a lighter wired mouse, visit our Lenovo Ideapad M100 RGB Gaming Mouse review.
Tested at 20 ms, the HyperX Pulsefire Surge has a very high input latency compared to other wired gaming mice in its range. And it has an ambidextrous design with comfortable ergonomics for all grip types.
True Score
83
Reasons to Buy
Premium plastic build
Notched rubber 24-step scroll wheel
Compatibility with the HyperX NGENUITY software for button remapping
Customizable RGB LED lighting with 32 independent zones
Excellent ambidextrous and ergonomic design
Reasons to Avoid
Only wired mode, no wireless functionality
The scroll wheel does not have tilting functionality or L/R buttons for side-scrolling
The scroll wheel does not have an infinity or free-scrolling mode for long documents
Fairly high click latency for a wired mouse
The cable isn’t very flexible for FPS gaming, despite being braided
The HyperX Pulsefire Surge is a high-end wired gaming mouse that was first brought to the market back in early 2018, and it boasts an…
The HyperX Pulsefire Surge is a high-end wired gaming mouse that was first brought to the market back in early 2018, and it boasts an ambidextrous design along with rubberized grips for ergonomics during long hours of gaming. Similar to some of the best computer mouse options available in the market, this model boasts a total of six programmable buttons along with a 24-step scroll wheel. And just like the best-rated gaming mouse in its range, this model features RGB lighting that you can adjust using the HyperX NGenuity customization software.
However, if you prefer having RGB lights on the scroll wheel and want to get a wired mouse from the same brand, then make sure to take a look at our HyperX Pulsefire Raid Gaming Mouse review. The Pulsefire has a high input latency of 20 ms. And it comes with a 5.9 feet long braided USB cable.
At just 59.7 grams, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste is a much more lightweight mouse when compared against the 106-gram HyperX Pulsefire Surge. And while both…
At just 59.7 grams, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste is a much more lightweight mouse when compared against the 106-gram HyperX Pulsefire Surge. And while both wired mice feature similar 16000 DPI optical sensors, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste sports a significantly more consistent sensor, as the HyperX Pulsefire Surge mouse tends to jitter quite a bit at higher DPI levels. In addition, the Surge has a 5.9 feet long braided USB cable, whereas the Haste has a significantly better 6.2 feet paracord-like braided cable.
While the HyperX Pulsefire Surge is an ambidextrous-shaped mouse, the Glorious Model D gaming mouse is strictly for right-handed users. And the HyperX Pulsefire Surge…
While the HyperX Pulsefire Surge is an ambidextrous-shaped mouse, the Glorious Model D gaming mouse is strictly for right-handed users. And the HyperX Pulsefire Surge features a significantly better 16000 DPI optical sensor in comparison to the Glorious Model D’s 12000 DPI, high-end sensor. On the other hand, the Glorious Model D features a much faster input latency of just 11 ms compared to the HyperX Pulsefire Surge’s 20 ms wired latency. And the Glorious Model D has much better ergonomics.
Unlike the SteelSeries Rival 3 wired gaming mouse, which is more meant for claw grips, the HyperX Pulsefire Surge is more directed towards users with…
Unlike the SteelSeries Rival 3 wired gaming mouse, which is more meant for claw grips, the HyperX Pulsefire Surge is more directed towards users with larger hands and palm grips. And the HyperX Pulsefire Surge comes with a significantly better 16000 DPI sensor when put against the Rival 3’s 8500 DPI optical sensor. However, the SteelSeries Engine 3 customization software is compatible with macOS devices, which isn’t the case with the NGenuity desktop software. And at just 79 grams, the Rival 3 is much lighter.
The HyperX Pulsefire FPS gaming mouse is the direct predecessor to the HyperX Pulsefire Surge, and the manufacturer has made several improvements to the newer…
The HyperX Pulsefire FPS gaming mouse is the direct predecessor to the HyperX Pulsefire Surge, and the manufacturer has made several improvements to the newer model over the older unit. Firstly, at around 106 grams, the newer HyperX Pulsefire Surge is a lot lighter than the 120-gram HyperX Pulsefire FPS. In addition, the newer HyperX Pulsefire Surge features a significantly better 16000 DPI optical sensor compared to the older HyperX Pulsefire FPS unit’s 3200 DPI Pixart 3310 optical sensor.
