Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle
$94 · Wireless
Pulsar X2V2
PAW3395 · 53g · Symmetric
Pulsar X2V2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle lands at 90 and Pulsar X2V2 at 91. That puts Pulsar X2V2 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle if…
- ✓Modern flagship sensor
- ✓Lightweight for FPS
- ✓Good battery life
Pick Pulsar X2V2 if…
- ✓Sub-$100 ultralight wireless
- ✓PAW3395 sensor (top-tier)
- ✓Open-source-style Pulsar Fusion software
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testWeight
Pulsar X2V2Compared on the weight sub-score
Pulsar X2V2 leads on weight (96 vs 88).
Sensor
Pulsar X2V2Compared on the sensor sub-score
Pulsar X2V2 leads on sensor (92 vs 90).
Value for money
Pulsar X2V2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Pulsar X2V2 more score per dollar ($99 vs $124).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle | Pulsar X2V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Sensor | — | PixArt PAW3395 (26000 DPI) |
| Polling | — | 4000 Hz |
| Buttons | — | 5 |
| Weight | — | 53 g |
| Battery | — | 70 hr |
| Connectivity | — | Pulsar 2.4 GHz, USB-C |
Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle
- +Modern flagship sensor
- +Lightweight for FPS
- +Good battery life
- −Software quality varies
- −Shape fits specific hand sizes
- −Skates consumable
Pulsar X2V2
- +Sub-$100 ultralight wireless
- +PAW3395 sensor (top-tier)
- +Open-source-style Pulsar Fusion software
- −Smaller market presence
- −Skates not pre-installed on coatings
- −Side buttons feel slightly mushy
FAQ: Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle vs Pulsar X2V2
Which is better, Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle or Pulsar X2V2? +
Pulsar X2V2 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle worth the price? +
At $124, Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sensor.
Is Pulsar X2V2 worth the price? +
At $99, Pulsar X2V2 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in value.
Does Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle or Pulsar X2V2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for weight, Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle or Pulsar X2V2? +
Pulsar X2V2 — leads on weight (96 vs 88). Compared on the weight sub-score.
Which is better for sensor, Pulsar X2 · with mousepad bundle or Pulsar X2V2? +
Pulsar X2V2 — leads on sensor (92 vs 90). Compared on the sensor sub-score.