The Google Pixel 9a made its debut last week on April 10, but that initial launch was limited to only three markets: the US, Canada and the UK. Today is the second wave launch, which is focused on mainland Europe.
Today, April 14, the Pixel 9a arrives in the following countries: Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, France, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, Czechia, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Finland.
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The Google Pixel 9a made its debut last week on April 10, but that initial launch was limited to only three markets: the US, Canada and the UK. Today is the second wave launch, which is focused on mainland Europe.
Today, April 14, the Pixel 9a arrives in the following countries: Germany, Spain, Italy, Ireland, France, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, Czechia, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Finland.
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Next up the Asia-Pacific launch, which is set for April 16...
If you want to jazz up your Apple Watch, then look no further than the Nike Sport Loop. This lightweight, yarn-crafted strap has a woven design that’s a bit more charismatic than more basic silicone alternatives. But still, it’s not the cheapest option, coming in with a list price of $49 / £49 – so is that splash of pizzazz truly worth it?
Well, if you’re big into workouts or running, then the answer may well be a resounding ‘yes’. That’s because this durable band is constructed of a double-layer nylon weave, which forms a cushioned layer on the skin-side while still enabling moisture to escape. Its breathable design means you’re not going to be irritated by excess sweat, which is a big benefit.
Having said that, I didn’t personally find this band to be as comfortable as some of the best Apple Watch bands around. That’s due to its use of a nylon material that could sometimes feel a little bit fuzzy and overly noticeable on my wrist. Of course, that’s going to come down to personal preference – not everyone will love the fluoroelastomer material used on the Apple Sport Band, say, but I much preferred its smoother texture.
One thing that’s undeniable, though, is that this strap is ultra quick and easy to fasten. It comes in a loop shape and can be attached using its velcro strips. Simply stick the band down and you’re ready to go – just like that you’ve got a secure, hassle-free way to wear your Apple Watch. That’s a significant plus, especially given some cheaper alternatives, like the Yoohoo Adjustable Metal Strap can be a tad stiff to fix on.
As well as being quick to fasten, this strap has a flexible design, meaning it rarely feels too tight. The Nike Sport Loop’s inherent flexibility also means that it comes in one size only – though it will suit any wrist size between 145 and 220mm, meaning almost anyone can find a snug fit.
One last critique before I sum up: this strap is fairly playful, but isn’t exactly the most distinguished or premium-looking. Its use of a yarn material reminds me almost of a fabric watch I had as a kid – especially in colorways like Blue/Red and Green/Grey. There are some more low-key color options like Black/Blue, but if you want something classier, you’re better off with an option like the Apple Milanese Loop.
In the end, the Apple Nike Sport Loop is undoubtedly a practical, workout-friendly band that’s going to hit the spot for a lot of you out there. I didn’t adore the sensation of the nylon material or the aesthetic of the band, but that’s very much down to personal taste – I’m sure there will be plenty of you who disagree wholeheartedly! So, if you want a high quality strap and you’re into the Nike Sport Loop’s flexy, playful look, it’s certainly well worth considering.
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Apple Nike Sport Loop review: price & specs
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Should I buy the Apple Nike Sport Loop?
Buy it if…
You want a more flexible fit The loop design and velcro strips mean that the Apple Nike Sport Loop is super easy to fasten. The flexibility of its material also means it won’t feel too tight or rigid, ideal for when you’re on a run or mid workout.
You need an option for workouts The Nike Sport Loop’s flexible fit is only one aspect that makes it optimal for workouts. It’s also constructed of a fabric material that’s both breathable and sweat resistant. It doesn’t get much more practical than that!
Don't buy it if…
You want a more sophisticated look This isn’t the most distinguished-looking Apple Watch strap on the market, in my view. If you want something a little more premium looking, check out the Apple Milanese Loop, for instance – though beware, this model will set you back $100 / £100.
You’re looking for an ultra-cheap option At $49 / £49, this is far from the most expensive watch strap around, but there are a whole host of cheaper, third-party alternatives to consider too. For example, the CeMiKa Silicone Sport Straps will only set you back between £8.99 - £12.29 if you’re in the UK – though bear in mind, you won’t get the most stylish band around.
Apple Nike Sport Loop review: also consider
Apple Nike Sport Band The Apple Nike Sport Band is still my go to Apple Watch strap and it’s going to take something special to push it off that pedestal. It has a smooth, comfortable design, exciting color options, a highly adjustable fit and plenty of breathability. This one’s made of fluoroelastomer, which I found to be a lot kinder on my skin, plus its sweat and water-resistant. You can’t ask for much more, really. Read our full Apple Nike Sport Band review.
On April 24, Apple is celebrating ten years of Activity rings on Apple Watches. Thus, it encourages all Apple Watch users globally to close all three of their Activity rings on that day.
If you do, you will earn a special Global Close Your Rings Day limited-edition award, as well as ten animated stickers and an animated badge for Messages. You can also obtain a special pin inspired by the award starting on April 24 at all Apple Stores worldwide, while supplies last.
A new analysis of data contributed by more than 140,000 participants in the Apple Heart and Movement Study has...
On April 24, Apple is celebrating ten years of Activity rings on Apple Watches. Thus, it encourages all Apple Watch users globally to close all three of their Activity rings on that day.
If you do, you will earn a special Global Close Your Rings Day limited-edition award, as well as ten animated stickers and an animated badge for Messages. You can also obtain a special pin inspired by the award starting on April 24 at all Apple Stores worldwide, while supplies last.
A new analysis of data contributed by more than 140,000 participants in the Apple Heart and Movement Study has...
Motorola is announcing the Razr 60 and Razr 60 Ultra (which will most likely be sold in North America as the Razr 2025 and Razr+ 2025) on April 24, an event during which more members of the company's Edge 60 line could join them too.
Now the Razr 60 Ultra has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, as a prototype has run the benchmark. As usual, this reveals its chipset, which is the Snapdragon 8 Elite, marking a welcome change in Motorola's strategy - the brand has finally decided to put a proper flagship SoC in its top of the line foldable.
The prototype which ran the...
You might not be immediately familiar with the Opera web browser, but it has been around long enough to have settled down with a wife and kids. First released in 1995, Opera earned a name for itself as the browser that adhered the closest to web standards such as CSS, making it the go-to choice for web developers.
In 2016, the company released a VPN baked into its web browser; no separate app required. We had a look at the paid OperaVPN Pro version a couple of years ago, and found it somewhat underwhelming as a paid product, especially compared to the best VPNs on the market.
In a world where you can find full–featured free offerings from companies like Windscribe, Proton VPN Free, and PrivadoVPN Free, is there still an argument to be made for using OperaVPN? Let's find out.
Features
Opera's offering is rather sparse; users don't get more than the bare minimum in terms of features. There are three VPN server locations to choose from, and free users also get access to a split tunneling tool, which Opera VPN Free calls “bypass rules”, a feature which is, strangely, absent from the paid Pro version.
Bypass rules allow you to choose if you want specific websites to use your regular connection rather than the VPN connection. This comes in handy if you do a lot of online banking.
OperaVPN also comes with IP and DNS leak protection – but that’s it for features. There’s no support for streaming or torrenting, and no additional security tools beyond those that come as part and parcel of the Opera web browser. All the other features are for paying customers.
The biggest drawback is that Opera VPN Free only protects your browser and nothing else, unlike other free providers that protect all the apps on your device.
Features score: 3/10
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Server network
The Opera VPN Free server network is, in a word, tiny. There are three server locations for free users to connect to, including the Americas, Asia, and Europe. By contrast, paid users get access to servers in over 60 locations worldwide.
There is another option called ‘Optimal location’, which automatically chooses the server it thinks offers the fastest connection. There is no ability to pick a more specific location, no cities on offer, though the ability to at least pick a certain point on the map puts OperaVPN above some free VPN providers, which connect you to a random server in a random location whenever you hit the connect button.
As OperaVPN only protects web traffic, there are no specific servers for torrenting or streaming.
Server network score: 3/10
Apps
To use Opera VPN’s free or Pro version, you must install and use the Opera web browser. The browser is available on a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Chromebooks.
Apps score: 5/10
Ease of use
We found that Opera VPN Free was surprisingly intuitive to use. As basic an offering as it is, there’s little to confuse even those unfamiliar with VPNs.
You access the VPN by clicking the small “VPN” icon in the address bar. After that, you get the usual big power button style connect button with a message that reads ”Unprotected - Enable for enhanced privacy” when the VPN is off and “Protected - Your browsing is secured” when the VPN is up and running – and a map visual showing you where you're connected to.
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Beneath that is a dropdown with four different connection options, which will show your chosen location and new IP address. The other settings for the VPN are accessed via a rather tiny cog icon that takes you to the settings menu.
There’s a handful of additional VPN-specific settings, mainly centered around whether or not you want certain sites to use the VPN, though there are no tool-tips to help beginner users understand why they might want to enable/disable any of these settings, nor is there any help given to explain how the split-tunneling/whitelisting feature works.
Ease of use score: 3/10
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Speed and performance
OperaVPN’s performance varies wildly depending on the time of day you access it. Our testing was carried out on a 1 Gb fibre connection during the morning and the evening.
The Asian location gave us a top connection speed of 249 Mbps down with an upload speed of 103 Mps.
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The European and American locations were both equally as inconsistent, with top download speeds of 380 Mbps and 136 Mbps respectively. These tests were repeated over multiple days, and speeds varied from passable to barely usable, with the best results being returned in the evening GMT.
4K streaming, for instance, requires connection speeds of 25 Mbps, so while you could maybe stream high-def content via Opera VPN Free, it would be heavily dependent on the time of day you were trying to watch anything.
By contrast, Windscribe’s test results put it in the top ten fastest VPNs with a download speed of 785 Mbps using the WireGuard protocol and a top speed of 365 Mbps when connecting through the OpenVPN protocol. PrivadoVPN Free and Proton VPN’s free offering both returned download speeds that are faster and more stable than OperaVPN as well.
Speed and performance score: 4/10
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Unblocking
While OperaVPN Pro was surprisingly competent when it came to unblocking streaming sites around the world, the same cannot be said for the free version.
It failed to access any content on Amazon Prime Video, couldn’t unblock Disney+, and attempts to get to Paramount+ led to a screen telling us that the service wasn’t available in our part of the world.
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The same went for BBC iPlayer, with the service detecting that we were not based in the UK and denying us access. If accessing streaming content is a big selling point for you, then not only does this force you to use the websites to stream rather than the bespoke apps, which often leads to degraded picture quality, but you would simply be better off using a different free VPN, with both PrivadoVPN Free and Windscribe offering far better results.
While it was able to access a variety of different torrenting sites, Opera VPN Free offers no protection if you want to download any of these torrents, as you need to use an external client. If you’re looking to do any P2P file sharing, you’d be better off looking at one of the best torrenting VPNs instead.
Unblocking score: 0/10
Privacy and Security
The biggest issue we faced when talking about Opera VPN Free’s privacy and security features is that the provider shares so little definitive information anywhere online.
The client’s privacy and security settings are as bare bones as the rest of its offering, while also managing to be confusing by offering a variety of protocols depending on the platform you're using. On Windows and macOS, it uses the IPSec protocol. On Android, it uses either IPSec or OpenVPN, and on iOS, it uses the WireGuard protocol.
While other VPN providers offer up-to-date and speedy VPN protocols like WireGuard, OperaVPN free users are restricted to only the somewhat dated IPSec protocol on Windows and macOS.
There’s also no way for you to choose your protocol if you have issues connecting to a server or online resource. Opera does claim to have AES-256-bit encryption, but it's difficult to verify any of these claims when Opera itself is so tight-lipped about what the VPN is capable of.
We can confirm that there are no DNS, IP, or WebRTC leaks found in any of our testing, and the Opera web browser itself blocks malicious websites, as well as offering advert and tracker blocking.
That's great news, meaning that it provides some additional protection from intrusive websites trying to track what you’re doing, or wasting your bandwidth with annoying adverts. Beyond that, however, there’s none of the additional security or privacy features we would hope or expect to see, like multi-hop connections, anti-virus, obfuscated servers, or a kill switch.
The company has taken steps to assure both users and critics that it is committed to privacy and security. Towards the end of 2024, the company underwent an independent third-party audit, bringing in Deloitte to look at its systems and processes. The result of this was that Deloitte confirmed that Opera does live up to its no-logs policy and does not log or store any user data.
This is a big step toward proving that while it might be feature-light, Opera VPN Free doesn’t mess around with the privacy of its users.
Privacy and security score: 5/10
Track record
There’s not a great deal to say here, which is a good thing. OperaVPN doesn’t seem to have been involved in any major controversies or data breaches, though there have been some concerns voiced about Opera’s parent company, given that Opera is now majority owned by a Chinese company called Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd.
It also underwent a third-party audit last year that confirmed that its no-logs claim isn’t just an empty promise that can't be verified.
Track record score: 8/10
Customer support
The short answer is that there is not much in the way of support for Opera VPN Free. Opera VPN Pro has its own dedicated support site, but it’s about as basic as they come. There are a handful of short articles that are mostly concerned with the basics of getting the VPN configured and working.
One of the articles claims to detail the difference between the Pro and Free versions, but it’s little better than a marketing page that directs users to the respective sites for each product and offers only two sentences with an overview of the differences between them.
Free users get even less. There is no dedicated support portal for free users, and nothing more than a handful of extremely basic “how to use the VPN” entries in the overall Opera browser support pages.
If you can’t find any help there, then there are community forums you can use, but the VPN doesn’t even merit its own dedicated forum for queries! There’s one for the AI tools that Opera bundles in, but not for the VPN.
Again, this is in comparison to other free VPNs that boast full-featured knowledge bases and sometimes even a support team you can reach out to for help.
Customer support score: 1/10
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Pricing and plans
Opera VPN is available both as a free and a paid Pro version. The Pro version is priced as follows:
1 year - $48
6 months - $30
1 month - $8
There are no bandwidth limits when using the free version of the VPN, and you can install the Opera browser on as many machines/devices as you like, with the understanding that only your browser traffic is going to be protected by the VPN.
The paid version supports up to 6 simultaneous connections for your devices, which is fewer than a lot of other premium VPNs.
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The company offers a 7-day free trial, but there seems to be some confusion over the length of the money-back guarantee.
On the Opera website, it appears to suggest that there is a 14-day money-back guarantee, which requires you to fill out a form, print it, scan it, and then send it to Opera’s support desk, which is hardly an intuitive or user-friendly procedure.
But if you look at the Opera VPN Pro forums, it claims that the company offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, and that all you need to do is email the support team.
Pricing and plans score: 7/10
Should you use Opera VPN Free?
Opera VPN's free offering brings very little to the table that would see us recommend it over its competitors, and Opera seems almost embarrassed by its existence, judging by the dearth of information in its own official forums and support pages.
It has a tiny server network, it only protects your web browser, there’s no support for torrenting or streaming, no support site to help if you run into trouble, and its connection speeds range from the barely-usable to the just-about-adequate. There’s no killswitch, no ability to choose your VPN protocol, and basic whitelisting for URLs only.
It’s not all bad, though. The company passed an independent audit confirming its no-log claims, it’s about as simple a VPN as you could get, making it very easy for absolute beginners to get to grips with, and it does add at least some additional protection to your browsing by masking your IP and ensuring there’s no sneaky DNS leaks.
OperaVPN aims to be the most convenient way to encrypt your web browsing, and that approach does have some merits. The problem, though, is that other free VPNs are almost as simple to use, offer faster speeds, more features, and protection for all your other apps.
OperaVPN might appeal to those who aren’t particularly tech-savvy and want a truly simple product, but the argument could be made that a non-tech-savvy user isn’t going to be browsing the web through Opera to begin with.
While we're working on the Oppo Find X8 Ultra review, we thought we'll share the benchmark results as they are bow ready. Before we look at the numbers, let's talk hardware, because there's more to the ticker inside Oppo's latest than just the name.
The Find X8 Ultra uses the 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, the full-fat 8-core variant. Ours is the 16GB version, making this the most potent model you can get. Oppo claims a 45% CPU and 40% GPU speed increase over the Find X7 Ultra.
The Oryon CPU packs two 4.32GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and six 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. The GPU...
While we're working on the Oppo Find X8 Ultra review, we thought we'll share the benchmark results as they are bow ready. Before we look at the numbers, let's talk hardware, because there's more to the ticker inside Oppo's latest than just the name.
The Find X8 Ultra uses the 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, the full-fat 8-core variant. Ours is the 16GB version, making this the most potent model you can get. Oppo claims a 45% CPU and 40% GPU speed increase over the Find X7 Ultra.
The Oryon CPU packs two 4.32GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and six 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. The GPU...
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro is the latest iteration of the brand’s line of elite gaming mice, promising stellar performance and design. It adopts a sleek form fairly typical for a gaming mouse, and it looks the part. The Slate Grey finish, which is the only available, doesn’t inject the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro with much vibrancy, but it’s inoffensive enough, and the black accents side buttons and scroll wheel add some interest.
One aspect that sets it apart from many others is the prominent central hump, as the mouse buttons rake downwards sharply, creating a unique feel. In my hand this descent began almost flush with the second knuckles of my two forefingers, which was ideal as I could easily flex to click. However, there will no doubt be gamers who won’t find this quite so ergonomically sound.
I was also surprised by how much of a handful it is, with its width looking narrower than it feels. The subtle side bulges mean your thumb and ring finger are spaced further apart than you might imagine, and again I found this suited my grip style quite well.
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The Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro is solidly constructed too, and is on par with some of the best gaming mice out there. I also liked the subtle texture of its body, which feels smooth but provides just enough natural grip, although optional grip tape is included in the box.
The mouse buttons themselves feel engineered to equally high standards, as do the side buttons and scroll wheel. I was also glad to see the DPI button positioned topside, rather than hidden underneath.
At only 61g, the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro is on the lighter end of the spectrum. There are certainly gaming mice out there that tip the scales even less, but it’s still very easy to maneuver, which is also aided by how evenly the weight is distributed.
The Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro can be customized using HyperX NGENUITY, the brand’s peripheral tool. Here you’ll find the usual RGB lighting and DPI tweaks, along with rebinding options. However, I was a little disappointed at the lack of shortcuts available for assignment, paling in comparison with other peripheral software. It also lacks multiple rebinding layers, which is a shame.
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Despite the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro being a mouse designed for elite gamers, there’s a distinct lack of advanced tweaks too, with slam click filters, angle snapping, and the like absent. You can at least alter the lift-off distance, although only 1mm and 2mm options are offered.
You can also adjust the polling rate in NGENUITY (which can also be accomplished on board via a button combination), with a maximum of 4K available. This will please pro players, although those who obsess over such numbers might wish for 8K instead, as other elite gaming mice are capable of.
Regardless, I still found the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro very accurate when gaming. Tracking is smooth and precise, and while it might not glide as effortlessly as some others (the skates are quite thin, after all), it’s still easy enough to swipe with.
The clicks are snappy and actuation is light, with just enough damping to make them satisfying. Both buttons have a deeper travel than you might expect, but I didn’t find this negatively impacted their responsiveness. I was also fond of their indentations, which helped to keep my fingers secure.
The side buttons are similarly responsive and offer more feedback and travel than I was expecting. However, they are a little narrow, which might not suit certain play styles. The scroll wheel has some quite pronounced notching, but it’s still swift enough in action, while the middle click is easy to actuate and provides enough stability to avoid mis-flicks.
I experienced no connectivity issues with the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro during my time with it, and it switched easily between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth modes. The light, braided USB cable that’s included created only a minimal amount of drag during wired play.
HyperX claims the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro can last up to 90 hours on a single charge, and based on my testing, I’m inclined to believe this figure. After a few days of testing, it only depleted by several percentage points.
The Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro acquits itself well in the main, thanks to its capable performance and design, although I’m not sure every gamer will like the shape. The multiple connectivity modes are certainly welcome at this price point too, which gives it an advantage over the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed, one of its closest competitors. While that mouse has more customization options and slightly better performance, the difference between them isn’t huge, which means the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro is a solid choice if you’re after a gaming mouse with plenty of prowess.
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HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro review: Price & availability
$119.99 / £99.98 (about AU$188)
Available now in one colorway
Well-priced compared to rivals
The Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro costs $119.99 / £99.98 (about AU$188) and is available now in one colorway: Slate Grey. It comes with a 2.4GHz USB dongle, an extension adapter, a braided USB cable, a spare set of skates, and optional grip tape for the sides and mouse buttons.
It’s a similar price to the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed, which is a little lighter than the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro, and offers many more customization options via Razer’s Synapse software. However, it lacks Bluetooth and its maximum default polling rate is 1K. This can be upgraded to 8K, but an optional dongle needs to be purchased to achieve this.
If you really want to save money on a wireless gaming mouse, the Cooler Master MM311 is a great pick. You will have to sacrifice a rechargeable battery and some other features, but the performance-to-price ratio is strong in this one.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro review: Specs
Should I buy the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro?
Buy it if...
You want good performance The snappy and satisfying buttons, coupled with the 4K polling rate, make the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro a strong contender in battle.
You want multiple connectivity options The Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro can be connected wirelessly via Bluetooth and the 2.4GHz dongle, with easy switching between the two, which makes it ideal for multi-device setups.
Don't buy it if...
You want a traditional shape The steep front slope of the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro probably won’t be for everyone, but I found it comfortable.
You want advanced customizations NGENUITY offers less tweaks than rival peripheral tools, and elite adjustments are missing, LoD heights aside.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro review: Also consider
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed A close rival to the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro in terms of price, the DeathAdder has a slight edge when it comes to smooth performance. It has the advantage of more in-depth customizations than the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro, thanks to its compatibility with Razer’s Synapse software. Its default polling rate tops out at 1K, although 8K is possible – but requires the additional HyperPolling dongle to get there.
Cooler Master MM311 It’s been the undisputed champion of the budget gaming mouse division for a while in our eyes, and for good reason: it offers great performance for the super-low price. It will require a AA battery, and its polling rate also tops out at 1K, but if saving money is the name of the game, you can’t do much better. Read our Cooler Master MM311 review.
How I tested the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro
Tested for a few days
Played FPS titles
Plentiful gaming experience
I tested the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro for a few days, during which time I used it for gaming, productivity, and general browsing. I used its Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, and wired modes on Windows 10 and 11 systems.
I played Counter-Strike 2, which is a stern test for mice given it requires quick movements, precise aiming, and rapid clicks. I also played S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which is less frantic but makes wider use of a mouse’s functionality.
I have been PC gaming for over 10 years, and during that time I have experienced a great deal of mice. I have also reviewed numerous models ranging in price, features, and shape. I previously reviewed the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini as well.