Pulsar has unveiled its new gaming mouse, the X2F CrazyLight. The device weighs just twenty-nine grams, making it the lightest model in the brand's history. The manufacturer achieved this weight through a radical approach, as the device completely lacks a rear casing. Essentially, it is the front half of a standard gaming mouse. Inside, there is space for the sensor, switches, and battery. This approach is not entirely new, as the G-Wolves HSK Pro V2.0 weighs even less at 26.8 grams.
Pulsar has done away with a perforated casing, which competitors often use to reduce weight. The previous lightweight model was the X2 CrazyLight Mini, which weighed thirty-five grams. The new model is six grams lighter. It features a new optical sensor, the SX2, although the company has yet to disclose its exact specifications. The previous generation, the XS1, offered a resolution of 32,000 DPI, with a tracking speed of 750 inches per second and an acceleration of 50 G at a polling rate of 8000 Hz.
Market leaders boast higher technical specifications. The Razer Viper V4 Pro uses the Focus Pro sensor, achieving a resolution of 50,000 DPI and a tracking speed of 930 inches per second. The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike features the Hero 2 sensor with a resolution of 44,000 DPI and a tracking speed of 888 inches per second. The specifications of the new Pulsar mouse remain unknown for now, with the release of the X2F CrazyLight scheduled for September 28. The manufacturer has not yet announced the final retail price.
Competitiveness will depend on the quality of the new sensor, as well as the weight distribution and price. The shortened casing is suitable only for a specific grip style, primarily fingertip grip. It will not be suitable for palm grip users. Inside, there is a 210 mAh battery, which does not support hot-swapping. Replaceable power elements would add unnecessary weight, undermining the main idea of the gadget. The demand for ultra-lightweight mice continues to grow steadily.