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Pulsar X2 vs Pulsar X3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Pulsar X2
Pulsar X3
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ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight55.6 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight54.4 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
Variants
- X2 (Black)
- X2 (Pink)
- X2 (Red)
- X2 (Super Clear Edition)
- X2 (White)
- X3 (Black)
- X3 LHD (Black)
- X3 (White)
- X3 LHD (White)
Our Verdict
Pulsar X2
Pulsar X3
These two mice offer very similar performance. The Pulsar X3 has a right-handed ergonomic shape suited for claw or palm grips. It features a newer sensor that provides minor benefits, like tracking on transparent glass and slightly better stability at higher polling rates. It also uses optical switches, which are generally more durable than the mechanical switches on the Pulsar X2. In comparison, the X2 has a symmetrical shape that's versatile but best suited for claw or fingertip grips.
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X2
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Work
7.2
7.1
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
No Lighting
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.7" (120 mm)
4.9" (125 mm)
Width
2.5" (63 mm)
2.7" (68 mm)
Height
1.5" (38 mm)
1.8" (46 mm)
Grip Width
60 mm
64.1 mm
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Shape Only
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
Yes
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
5.8
5.4
Portability picture
Box Volume
17.64 in³ (289 cm³)
23.86 in³ (391 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
9.2
9.3
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
55.6 g
54.4 g
Default Weight
55.6 g
54.4 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Wireless Versatility
7.2
7.2
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
1
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
Yes
Yes
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
Yes
Yes
Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cable
9.0
9.0
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Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Cable Length
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
USB-C
USB-C
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
9.0
9.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Very Good
Very Good
Material
Virgin Grade PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Optical
Switch Model
Kailh GM 8.0
KAILH Optical Switch
Additional Buttons
6.9
6.5
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
6
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
5
6
Profile Switching Button
Yes
No
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
8.4
9.7
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
6.4 ms
1.7 ms
Wired
4.9 ms
1.5 ms
Receiver
6.4 ms
1.7 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.8
9.0
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.15%
-0.58%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.08%
0.79%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.08%
-0.17%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.14%
0.66%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.15%
0.78%
Worst Tracking Error
-6.00%
-1.75%
Minimum CPI
50 CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI
26,000 CPI
32,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
10 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.7
8.7
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
14.1 ms
16.1 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.7 ms
3.9 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.8 ms
5.0 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PAW3395
Pulsar XS-1
Works On Glass
No
Yes
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Pulsar Fusion Wireless Mice
Pulsar Fusion Drive
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
No
No
RGB On/Off
No RGB
No RGB
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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