HyperX Pulsefire Core vs SteelSeries Rival 5

Comparison: HyperX Pulsefire Core vs SteelSeries Rival 5

The HyperX Pulsefire Core is a wired symmetrical gaming mouse with right-handed compatibility. It features 7 buttons, weighs 87 grams, and has dimensions of 119mm in length, 64mm in width, and 41mm in height. It is equipped with a PMW3327 sensor supporting up to 6,200 DPI, with a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz. On the other hand, the SteelSeries Rival 5 is a wired ergonomic gaming mouse with right-handed compatibility. It comes with 9 buttons, weighs 85 grams, and has dimensions of 128.8mm in length, 62.9mm in width, and 42.1mm in height. It features a TrueMove Air sensor with up to 18,000 DPI, and offers a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is 8.2% more in length, -1.7% less in width, and 2.7% more in height compared to the HyperX Pulsefire Core. Additionally, the SteelSeries Rival 5 is -2.3% lighter compared to the HyperX Pulsefire Core. In terms of performance, the SteelSeries Rival 5 has 190.3% more DPI and 0% more polling rate compared to the HyperX Pulsefire Core.

Specification HyperX Pulsefire Core SteelSeries Rival 5
Image HyperX Pulsefire Core SteelSeries Rival 5
Connectivity Wired Wired
Dimensions 119mm x 64mm x 41mm 128.8mm x 62.9mm x 42.1mm
Length 119mm 128.8mm
Width 64mm 62.9mm
Height 41mm 42.1mm
Weight 87g 85g
Buttons 7 9
Software Support Yes Yes
Sensor PMW3327 TrueMove Air
Max DPI 6200 18000
Max Polling Rate 1000 Hz 1000 Hz
Hand Compatibility Right-Handed Right-Handed
Shape Symmetrical Ergonomic
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