HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro review: Modular perfection
The HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro is a wonderful take on the companies most popular gaming mouse.
HyperX’s new Pulsefire Saga Pro mouse is a unique, well built take on one of the company’s most iconic designs.
When I think of HyperX mice, only one model immediately comes to mind: the Pulsefire Haste and its successor, the Haste 2.
It was released in 2020, just a year before HyperX was acquired by HP, and took the market by storm as a budget-friendly lightweight gaming mouse to rival the Glorious Model O.
Since then, though HyperX hasn’t really hit the market with a new model. Until now, that is, and they’ve managed to make one of the most unique mice i've ever used.
Key Specs
- Weight: 72g
- Connectivity: 2.4Ghz Wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, Wired USB-C
- Buttons: 6
- Feet: Virgin Grade PTFE
- Sensor: HyperX 26k Sensor
- Maximum DPI: 26,000 DPI
- Battery life: 90 hours (at 1k Hz)
- Price: $119.99
Design & Features
If you look at the Saga Pro without knowing what it is, there’s a pretty high chance you might think it’s a newer version of the Pulsefire Haste 2. It’s got that same slender profile, but the Saga Pro has a few tricks under its sleeve.
The biggest trick is the fact it’s extremely customizable. The back of the body slides off, and the buttons lift up as soon as you remove the back side of the mouse. HyperX includes a more ergonomic rear and recessed buttons in the box, but it’s focused on right handed users. Not only is the body modular, the Pulsefire Saga Pro comes with two extra side buttons that give you the chance to change how they feel with ease.
Luckily, anyone looking for a different design than what’s provided by HyperX is able to download 3D models to build from to 3D print their own replacements for everything except the side buttons and main body.
I absolutely love how modular this mouse is. As someone with a bigger hand who prefers right-hand ergonomic mice like the Glorious Model I 2, the included replacement base has made the Saga Pro super comfortable during long gaming sessions.
The body and buttons stay attached to the mouse quite well, and I didn’t experience any issues with it sliding apart during normal use. However, I did quickly realize that while unplugging the USB-C cable you cannot hold it by the back half of the mouse… or else you’ll just pull it a part.
Inside the base you’ll find HyperX’s 26k sensor, the same one that’s in the Haste 2, as well as optical switches and a battery that HyperX says will last 90 hours when the mouse is set to 1,000 Hz polling.
Just like the Haste 2, the Pulsefire Saga Pro offers three different ways to connect it to your computer - 2.4 Ghz, Bluetooth, and USB-C wired. While many people likely won’t find a use for all the options, I personally love using them as a way to quickly switch the mouse between my gaming PC and MacBook Pro.
The biggest and really only downfall of the HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro that I discovered during my testing is its software. HyperX NGENUITY is among the best performing standalone software’s I’ve ever had to use with a peripheral, but the company has yet to create a MacOS version.
It’s not going to affect the large majority of people buying this mouse for gaming, but not having access to any of its features while using it on my MacBook is a pretty big bummer.
Performance
The HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro performs absolutely wonderful, with no noticeable latency while using it on 2.4 Ghz or Bluetooth wireless while gaming.
It feels great in my hand and slides wonderfully across the cloth Glorious GMP 2 mousepad that I have sitting on my desk. The Saga Pro doesn’t magically make you the next trick shooting prodigy but it’s more than suitable for casual gaming.
Battery Life
HyperX says the Saga Pro lasts up to 90 hours with the polling rate being set at 1,000 Hz, and I’ve found it to be quite accurate. While testing, I had to charge it once every two weeks - or around 80 hours of constant use.
The Verdict - 4/5
I freakin love this mouse. The HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro shows that the company is well aware of its success with the Haste lineup over the years and isn’t afraid to try out new, unique things.
The modular body system paired with solid performance and good battery life makes me definitely recommend this mouse for anyone looking for something different.