Pulsar X2H CrazyLight Mini Review
Specifications
Packaging
Shape & Size
The Pulsar X2H CrazyLight Mini is a small, right-handed symmetrical mouse measuring 115.6 x 62 x 38 mm. It has a backward-aggressive hump placement, slightly outward front flares, and inward side-curvature. It is amazing for claw grip for pretty much all hand-sizes. It also works well for fingertip grip for large handed users, though most fingertip users will likely be better off with the X2 CrazyLight instead due to the lower hump-height.
Coating
The coating is great. It is not affected by changes in temperature or humidity and does not pick up on oils or dirt, which is great. While grippy, it does not quite match up with the coatings used on mice from Razer and Endgame Gear but still far better than most other mice.
Build Quality
Build quality is amazing. There is no flexing or creaking on the sides or top. There is no scroll wheel rattling.
Weight
The weight sits at just 39 grams. The weight is very well balanced. It feels extremely fast and consistent to move around and pick up. Some lightweight mice suffer in other aspects of their design in order to achieve the low weight. This one technically does, because the bottom has holes, but in reality, it does not affect regular usage whatsoever. The quality and feel of the mouse remain very good, which is very impressive for its crazy light weight.
Skates
The skates feel good right out of the box and become even better after having been used for a couple of hours.
Buttons & Scroll Wheel
The main buttons use Pulsar Optical Switches. They are not as tactile as some mechanical switches, but are very close and a lot better than most optical switches. They are very easy to spam-click. There is no noticeable pre- or post-travel on the main switches and no side-to-side wobble.
The scroll wheel uses the Pulsar Blue Encoder. It has a moderate amount of tactility and requires a low force to scroll up and down. I prefer a bit more tactility, but these are still extremely good and feel very consistent to use.
Sensor & Performance
The mouse uses the Pulsar XS-1 sensor, which is a custom version of the PixArt PAW3950. It is capable of 32,000 DPI and 8000 Hz polling rate with the included dongle. It performs flawlessly, like most mice using the PAW3950.
Conclusion
The Pulsar X2H CrazyLight Mini costs $129.95. It is a great upgrade for those already using the X2H Mini but want a lower weight and updated internals. It is only available in the Mini size for now. Hopefully, a Medium version will be released later at some point. It has an amazing shape for claw-grip, a very low weight without sacrificing build quality or other aspects, and great switches and scroll wheel.
