CONCLUSION

   Having already tested and used many gaming mice using the PMW3389 optical sensor by Pixart I wasn’t taken by surprise to see that it’s very accurate and fast (shape/design and size also play a significant role in that and the PulseFire Dart is not only small/medium in size but also follows the typical right handed shape we’ve seen countless times in the past). As a matter of fact, this sensor is more than just that since it’s also one of the few sensors (from the ones that we have here) that work flawlessly with the leather mouse pads/mats that we reviewed last week. Battery life is also almost excellent since during tests I was able to squeeze up to 42 hours with both LEDs on so we’re talking about almost double time compared to many other high-end models currently in the market (unfortunately I don’t have a Qi charger so I didn’t have the chance to test that feature of the PulseFire Dart). As for wireless connectivity well, you should have no problem using the PulseFire Dart from up to 5,6 meters away and a concrete wall in between which is of course not something we haven’t seen in the past by other high-end models using RF 2.4GHz technology.

   The PulseFire Dart Wireless Gaming Mouse by HyperX counts just over 3 months in the market and currently retails for USD122.99 inside the USA (Newegg.com) and for 99.90Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) a price tag which puts it right in the middle of several similar high-end models. Overall, I’m very happy with the PulseFire Dart, the sensor is impressive, its shape and size are just great, battery life is nothing short of excellent and its wireless range is more than enough to cover not one but two rooms. Yes, I would had liked it to be an ambidextrous model (especially since you can swap the primary buttons so it would make sense) to cover every potential buyer out there but even so it’s still definitely worth our Golden Award.

PROS

- Very Good Build Quality
- Excellent Grip
- PMW3389 Optical Sensor (16000 DPI / 450 IPS / 50G)
- OMRON Switches (Primary Buttons / 50 million clicks)
- 2.4GHz Wireless Connectivity
- Battery Life (Up To 50 Hours)
- Qi Wireless Charging (Requires Extra Charger)
- 2 Zone RGB Illumination System
- NGenuity Software

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Right Handed Model