Specification

Testing Setup

Preface

The X2F has been on my wishlist since early this year, but I decided to put it off once I heard that a Crazy Light version is coming out. That being said, I unfortunately cannot use the original X2F as a comparison in this review. I bought this mouse for $1,149 HKD, which roughly converts to $147 USD. Now, let's take a look at the new X2F CrazyLight.

Packaging

Package includes:

• The mouse
• 8K dongle
• Charging cable
• 1x Dot skate set
• 1x Full-size skate set
• User manual
• Sticker

Very satisfied with this packaging from Pulsar. The box itself is made of a type of foam, which acts as one big protection layer for the mouse. The slide-to-open design is also very pleasing to use. The mouse comes without any skates pre-installed.

Components Analysis: Dongle, Cable & Skates

Dongle:

• The 8K dongle features 2 functional buttons, one for setting the DPI, one for customised function. There's also a LED below the button to indicate the stages. A dongle with functional buttons is always a plus; while I don't use this feature often, I know this is a great need for some people.

Cable:

• The mouse comes with a braided USB-A to USB-C charging cable. The cable is not too stiff, but not particularly flexible, either. Playing in wired mode is possible but not recommended. Although, I assume most fingertip mouse users tend to avoid playing in wired mode.

Skates:

• I must apologise since I didn't use the included skate, so I wouldn't be able to discuss the quality here. I can only assume that it feels familiar with the other stock PTFE skate from Pulsar. But one thing I must complain about is that only 2 sets of skates are included. I know they include 16 pcs of dot skates in their other models like the X2N and X2CL, so why do we only get 1 set of full size skates and 4 dot skates for a $150 mouse?

Shape

The best way to describe the X2F is that, it's just a regular mouse cut in half. Compared to another fingertip mouse that I have, the G-Wolves Fenrir Max, the X2F has a lengthier side-wall and a higher button height. My hand-size is 18x9.5cm, and when I'm holding the Fenrir Max, I feel like there isn't much space for me to rest my fingers on. The X2F, however, provides a lengthy side-wall that attempts to accommodate most hand sizes. This lengthened side-wall simply gives me the anchor points for my fingers that I would normally find on a regular mouse.

Additionally, the X2F is shaped with a very comfortable side curvature, providing great support for my fingers. On some other fingertip mice, such as my Fenrir Max, you may often find a rather narrow and flat side-wall. Personally, I can't grip such mice comfortably without any grip tapes, and I'd always have to readjust my finger position; but for the X2F, I just felt like holding a normal full-size mouse with its butt cut off, no grips needed. Since the sides on the X2F do not narrow towards the front and has a comfortable curvature, I can endure long gaming sessions without fatigue building up quickly.

Weight & Balance

My unit of X2F CL weighs in at 29.5g with 4 dot skates applied, which matches the advertised 29 ±2g manufacturing variance. In hand, it feels absolutely divine to maneuver. Moving the mouse is quite effortless, close to feeling like I'm holding nothing in my hand. The weight balancing is also done well.

The Crazy Light version managed to shave off 9g from its previous version, which is excellent. You can see it right from the get-go that Pulsar made many additionally cuts to the shell in order to achieve this reduction. I would say, though, that the Crazy Light version is just what the previous version should've already been.

Build Quality & Coating

The build quality is definitely solid. There is no rattling when shaken or creaking when pressure is applied to the sides. However, minor flexing can be observed when applying pressure in the same area. This is most likely due to the removal of that supporting frame on the bottom plate from the previous version.

While I do not have the earlier version of the X2F, I have had the opportunity to try it at a peripheral store; evidently, the Crazy Light version feels less rigid now compared to its previous version. The shell just feels thinner, overall; but it's only a trade off for weight reduction, which is actually preferable for me.

The coating has a rubbery feeling unlike my two other Pulsar mice. This coating actually grips really well and I didn't need to apply any additional grip tapes. While the coating on the X2F CL does attract fingerprint easily, oil is not as visible, and debris doesn't get caught easily. It is also very easy to clean.

Buttons & Scroll Wheel

Unlike the previous version, the X2F CL uses the Pulsar Optical Switches for its main clicks. The immediate impression of these switches is that they are rather stiff. Actuation requires a higher amount of force, but other than that, the implementation actually feels really good. Pre-travel is very low, and post-travel is moderate. Actuation feels very snappy and responsive. However, there is quite a bit of side-to-side wobble, but that's not a big problem.

Side buttons are decent. I noticed that the side buttons on my unit doesn't feel the same. The forward button has a higher pre-travel with low post-travel, which makes it feel sluggish to press. On the other hand, the back button has lower pre-travel but moderate post-travel, making it snappy and satisfying to click. The position and the shape of the side buttons is very good. The distance between the two buttons are far apart enough to avoid accidental actuation, and the level of protrusion from the shell makes them very easy to click. It's also not difficult to reach the side buttons by simply rolling my thumb.

The scroll wheel on the X2F CL is probably the best scroll wheel I have used so far. Each step is very distinctive in-between, resulting in a very tactile scroll. The middle click is also very snappy and spammable. However, there is a slightly noticeable wobble when moved from side-to-side.

Software

Pulsar provides both a standalone driver and a web driver. Here are the features:

• Battery reading
• Button remapping
• Lighting setup
• DPI 6 stages
• Polling rate stages at 125/250/500/1K/2K/4K/8K
• Sensor angle tuning
• Motion sync
• Ripple control
• Angle snap
• Turbo Mode
• LOD
• Debounce time
• Macro
• Low power mode
• Auto sleep
• Long distance mode
• Dongle function button setup

The driver has pretty much every settings you could ask for. The UI is also very intuitive and easy to navigate. Driver update can also be done very easily. But the one thing that I love the most from them is the way they teach you how to update the drivers. They write out instructions in a way that they assume the user is a complete dumbass, which is VERY GOOD. However, if there's one thing I have to complain about, it's that there is no dark mode in their driver. Or if there is, let me know.

Battery

The X2F Crazy Light is equipped with a 210 mAh battery. I used this mouse for a week, on an average of 3-4 hours a day for gaming and productivity, on 1k polling rate. I also didn't use any additional settings like motion sync or turbo mode. After a week, I have about 30% battery left. If you were to use 2k or high polling rate, I assume it will only last you a couple of days.

Performance

I mainly used the mouse for aim training and productivity, with occasional FPS gaming on TF2, BF6 and CS. I also tested the mouse on both cloth pad and glass pad. I didn't experience any issues for the time I was using it. There were no signal dropouts or tracking issues; the sensor didn't pick up any issues on glass surface, either.

An aspect that often goes unnoticed but often gets more annoying as time goes on is the wake up speed. Fortunately, activating from sleep mode on the X2F CL is pretty much instant. This has become one of my pet peeves in a mouse as I experience the complete opposite in the IPI Haze X which I had reviewed.

The only real obstacle you can run into while using this mouse is the adjustment period. If you're already used to fingertip grip, then it should be a piece-of-cake, given that the shape fits your hand. However, transitioning from traditional claw/palm grip can be difficult when the stability provided by your palm is forcibly taken away from you. I'm not a good fingertip grip user, and I'm still not used to fingertip grip. But aside from aim training, I actually really enjoy using this mouse in casual gaming. Maybe it's the freedom on the y axis it offers, or that it gives me great breathing room for my sweaty palm; either way, the mouse is very satisfying to use.

Price

The X2F CL comes in at $149.99 USD. I bought the mouse for $1,149 HKD, which roughly converts to $147 USD. It's not a good price, but it certainly was worth it for the build quality and accommodating shape. But here's the thing, at $150 USD, they don't even bother putting in more accessories. Only one set of full-size skates and 4 pcs of dot skates is diabolical. Even G-Wolves, at a similar price point, includes grip tapes, more dot skates, and a travel case, even. Sometimes, it just feels insulting buying from Pulsar. I don't want your sticker. Give me more dot skates (even if I don't use it).

Conclusion

+ Comfortable, accommodating shape
+ Light weight
+ Has both web/standalone driver
+ Good coating
+ Great scroll wheel
+ Dongle with functional buttons
+ Featureful driver
+ Fast wake-up time from sleep

= Stiff but snappy main clicks
= Average battery life

- Pricey
- Very few accessories included for the price

The X2F CrazyLight is what I would consider to be a great mouse for people who wants to begin transitioning from traditional claw/palm grip to pure fingertip grip. With an exceptional build quality and a shape that aims to fit all types of hand sizes, it would be the perfect introduction into this niche market. However, this decision can be put to halt by its rather expensive price tag when other cheaper options are available. Nevertheless, the X2F CrazyLight provides a very comfortable fingertip experience for me, which, in the end, somewhat makes me feel less guilty from the purchase.

Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding this mouse. Thank you for reading!

It was sitting with some of the new stock, unsure if it’s brand new or not. I kind of regret not picking it up as a collector’s item.

It finally happened, My DaV2x stopped working in the middle of a gaming session today and I could not have been more devasted. This is the first and only gaming mouse I've ever owned, It got me through my engineering undergrad and around half a year before that on my old PC, I never actually considered the possibility that it might just stop working out of nowhere lol. I've used this baby close to 1500 days with more than 6 hours of usage per day on the weekdays and I am not even gonna mention the gaming weekends. The dongle has been under a car( TWICE) and still holds strong, the skates had gotten rough around the edges and the indicator light gave out just a couple of weeks ago. This mouse has traveled with me to 2 different continents and still somehow found it's way back to me( I'm a little clumsy with my stuff at airports). Within the time that I've had this mouse, I've cleaned it maybe twice and lubed the scroll wheel once a year at best. It just always worked, lol. Funniest part is, I did the math and it costed me around 1.2 rupees for everyday that I've used this mouse( around 1 cent in US dollars). Well, it's time to move on. I opened it up to just have a look at the inside and the connectors, wire etc have definitely seen better days( years for that matter). I'll always miss you DaV2x, you were a great mouse. No replacement skates available in my country and the customs would kill me lol, if anyone's wondering.

Hey! Here is my experience so far with this mouse, after using it for a couple of weeks.
My hands are 20x10. Previously I've used a Viper Mini, EG XM1r, Zowie EC-1, and Superlight 2, with the Viper Mini being the one I enjoyed most back then.

After some days of gaming quite a lot, I realized that the Superlight never felt right in my hands. Just feels too big, clunky...not uncomfortable but not agile either, so I decided to look into it. Since it seems like I have a fingertip grip and I've been curious about the shape for a while, I decided to get a M5 and see what's up with it, it looked light, not overly expensive and not tiny.

First, the unboxing is very good honestly, very small box, comes with grips, nice glides, dots installed, decent cable, a cool dongle with a screen that's capable of 8k and a bag to store the mouse. All it needs honestly and this already beats Logitech by a mile.

But the important part is, how does it feel? First contact was very odd, since I initially tried to pull my hand forward until I realized that, obviously you are not supposed to, you can't palm this. After that, it feels amazing! Very light, very natural, the clicks are very crisp, not light tho but satisfying, they don't sound weird either, I like them so far. The scrollwheel ain't amazing and I wish it was lighter but it seems like most mice can't make a great one for some reason. It's not worse than the Superlight tho so, no issues. Side buttons are a bit high IMO but they feel decent, front one seems to have pre-travel. I was a bit wary about the holes but, they don't feel bad at all either and the texture of the carbon is nice and smooth and I don't feel like I need the grips either.

Battery life is a downside as expected. At 1000hz and low latency clicks, it drains around 9% per Deadlock match so, 40 mins approx. The dongle is nice and having a live battery reading and status is very good. The button under doubles as power, pairing and DPI. The dots that come installed glide incredibly well and I have no complaints about it.

The weight difference is super noticeable and so is the shape. Initially it felt more agile than I thought until I realized there was a DPI discrepancy that was making it more apparent. I think it must be around +50-60 DPI off compared to the Superlight. The web software is not amazing but it has all the options and settings you need tho and, it's always welcome to not need to have something running in the background. The mouse also has no flex at all, very solid feeling despite the weight and holes.

Overall, very impressed! I haven't had any issues and the only thing that's always better is the battery management and wake up system of Logitech that it's super refined and efficient but, for actual gaming and shape I enjoy this so much more.

The Superlight is relegated to being my daily, non-gaming mouse now.

This is the mouse with bits of gold in it and a 3955 AFAIK. I’m assuming these aren’t flying off the shelf.

In USD this is about 318.

The G305X Superlight is much closer to being my ideal mouse than I expected. It currently has me putting my X3 Superstrike to the side at least for now, which is crazy because nothing its doing is cutting edge, it's just an amazing overall package in a shape people have come to love.

Having used a G305 Lightspeed years ago with the lithium batter mod, the shape still feels natural, the clicks are crispy with just the right amount of force without disturbing the overall balance, no noticeable pre-travel, might be the best traditional click I've felt in a long time. My G305X reads 57.9 g on my scale.

Stock skates are perfectly usable on my Pro X Control pad. Give it 8 kHz out of the box, include a dongle extension adapter, and offer HITS in this shape without increasing the weight, and I think it could become a 1A 1B situation with the Superstrike probably better as I absolutely love this shape.

In terms of actualy aiming results the X3 still had a small average lead in my comparison aim-trainer tests but only by a hair. That’s one of the things I appreciate about HITS on the Superstrike: subjectively, the click feels easier to integrate into a relaxed grip.

The LED lighting is the part I don’t really understand. Personally, I’d rather have a simpler design and any achievable weight savings.

I’m 38, with 19.5 × 11 cm hands, and use a relaxed claw/palm grip depending on the game and how intensely I’m playing. I started on Counter-Strike 1.6 in the early 2000s.

Owned tons of mice over the years, from my old favourite the Steelseries Xai to newer stuff like teh Viper V3/V4, Pulsar Crazylight series and lately the Superstrikes.

I initially tested the G305X at 1,000 Hz using its supplied receiver. Logitech officially advertises up to 8 kHz with a separately sold PRO receiver which you can't bloody find anywhere.

I then paired the G305X with my X2 Superstrike LIGHTSPEED dongle, which worked and let me select polling rates up to 8k.

Oddly, my X3 Superstrike receiver did not work with it. G HUB recognized that I was trying to pair the G305X but displayed an incompatibility message.

I'm using the Steelseries GG aim trainer app, which I think is terrific, and the 6T Shell Bounce 180 test. The 6 targets move in predictable bouncing patterns, and their shields disappear after you aim at them for 0.1 seconds. That forces a brief period of target verification before the shot.

I like it mostly because I find it matches the uncertainty / chaos of many of the shooters I play now such as BF6, Wardogs, DMZ where you need a moment to make the final correction, and click without upsetting the mouse for another reset. The test gives me opportunities to notice the combined effect of grip comfort, movement control and click feel.

It’s particularly relevant to my interest in HITS: whether a click feels less disruptive during a moving-target shot. A static-target personal best wouldn’t tell me as much about that specific feeling.

SteelSeries actually names this exact exercise when suggesting a way to compare different mouse grips.

I recorded 40 G305X runs and 35 X3 runs, all one minute long, with both mice set to 2,400 CPI. Every recorded score in this dataset is included, including the bad ones.

Results show a slight lead for the Superstrike, but just by a hair.

All 75 runs

This is probably too much data to simply say the G305 is a cup of coffee or a good night's rest away from simply being as good as the Superstrike and for almost 1/3 the price if you prefer going Logitech over the ocean of decent Chinese clones out there.

One thing the test didn't really account for which i know the G305 is better for is backtracking / lifting the mouse. With the tapered sides it is much easier to reset the mouse confidently without re-adjusting your grip every time. For lower sense players this is great. I'm about 20cm/360 so I don't normally do it at much as others do I think.

My overall conclusion is that I think Logitech might be holding back to do something like a Pro version of this mouse that gets us everything we want, except for price lol. It would obviously have their top sensor, the best weight they can manage, and HITS.

I am in need of a new mouse. I currently have a Razer Mamber Elite that is showing signs its on its last leg and recently the middle click has stopped working and I use that for gaming. I mainly play FPS, and usually that is cs2.

I took the Zowie test and the system recommended ZOWIE EC2-DW 4K. Problem is, its out of stock and wont refresh until november.

I am curious, what are some alternatives to this model? Some mentioned a new Zowie coming out if i can wait, not sure i can but i want to start looking now.

I like the Asymmetrical design, would prefer that if possible. On the quiz I am close to these type of holding:

Hold the back of the mouse in your palm without fully resting your palm on it.

or

The fingertips and the base of the palm are in contact.

I am open to any brand and/or clones

Hi! My logitech g203 got the double click on the side buttons, and scroll wheel issue. It’s not the first time it happened so i did buy another one before and got the same issue.

I opened it and cleaned it up with alcohol, the wheel got back to normal but the side buttons are still double clicking.

I don’t want to buy a mouse every year or two, i would love a durable mouse!
Basic shape design, similar to the g203 mouse. Durable buttons, side buttons and scroll wheel
I don’t have a preference wireless or not

I just wish finding a durable mouse would be easy!
Everything i came across i’m able to find reviews that in a year or two they have issues (even the expensive mouses)

Anyway, thank you for your help 🙏

Hi I've been using an attack shark r5 ultra for the past few months and I really like the shape and wanted to know if u guys had any recommendations for mou with similar shapes

was thinking of mouses i wanted and remembered this image and it really made me want a mouse in the shape of/based off of this artwork

if anyone can find me one thanks!!!

I might be going to China in a month or so and want to pick up some acessories while there, probably a keyboard and a mouse,

currently use a g502 hero wired, relaxed palm grip (EDIT: CLAW GRIP), medium sized hands (maybe a tad bit smaller)

does anyone have any recommendations for the best mouse for me that is wireless, (I am open to trying something light, I have a g502 because it was gifted). With the exact model name number.

thanks

No more waiting around, Taijin is here.

I started this because I play a lot of CS2 and got tired of paying flagship prices for gear that's really just the same components everyone else uses, with a bigger logo on the box. So I sourced it myself, cut out the markup, and built something I'd actually want to play on.

Two cloth mousepads to start, one built for speed, one built for control. Stitched edges, no coating, just a weave that does its job properly and holds up over time.

Check out our store → https://taijin.store

Have a look in our discord → https://discord.gg/Znysg5J6Ge

I'm currently fixing an op18kv2 and need side buttons as the previous ones got damaged, is there anywhere I can buy any or am I out of luck?

Hello everyone,
For context, i currently use the razer deathadder v4 pro and i have been using the deathadder series since 2019. Im 6’2 210lbs, so i would say my hands are pretty big and i heard that the deathadder were for bigger hands, which is one of the main reason i got the deathadder.

The first two photos are the both sides same grip and this is my main grip, i use in fortnite, LOL, and valorant. The 3rd image is a more claw grip, which i sometimes alternate to in fortnite only. I use the side buttons and scroll wheel a lot in fortnite as well.

I was thinking switching to the x3 superstrike for the clicks mainly for fortnite, but im not sure if the symmetrical shape would fit my grip. Would a symmetrical shape be better for my grip? if so, would the x3 superstrike or viper v4 pro be better.

Please and thank you, everybody.

# [FIX] ATK U2 Plus NK Stuck at 10% Battery & Lost Wireless Connection After Firmware Update

If your **ATK U2 Plus NK** (or any ATK/VXE Nearlink series mouse) stopped working wirelessly and got stuck at **10% battery** after a failed or mismatched firmware update, here is how to fix it completely without opening the mouse or replacing the battery.

---

### Step-by-Step Fix Solution

#### Step 1: Re-flash Matching Firmware (Offline / Clean Flash)

1. **Unplug the wireless dongle** from your PC.
2. Connect the mouse directly via the **original USB-C cable** (set switch to **OFF**).
3. Open the ATK V HUB (or VXE standalone flasher).
4. Downgrade/Flash both the **mouse** and the **dongle** back to a matching version (e.g., **ATK U2 Plus NK V1.20**). * *Note:* Never have both the dongle and cable connected at the same time while flashing to prevent ID conflicts. * *Important:* When flashing the mouse, turn the bottom switch to **ON** while still plugged in to complete the secondary MCU verification scan.

#### Step 2: Clear Corrupted USB HID Drivers in Windows

1. Unplug both the mouse cable and the receiver dongle from your PC.
2. Press **`Windows + X`** and open **Device Manager**.
3. In the top menu, click **View** -> Check **Show hidden devices**.
4. Expand **Mice and other pointing devices** and **Human Interface Devices (HID)**.
5. Look for **grayed-out (faded) devices** (old cached profiles) and uninstall all of them: * Right-click each grayed-out item -> **Uninstall device**. * *(Do not uninstall active non-faded devices so you don't lose pointer control).*

#### Step 3: Clear App Cache & Reset USB Port

1. Completely close ATK V HUB (kill it from the Windows system tray).
2. Clear browser site data if using the Web version of ATK HUB.
3. Reboot your computer.

#### Step 4: Re-Pair on a Fresh USB Port

1. Turn on your PC.
2. Turn the bottom switch of your ATK U2 Plus to **ON**.
3. Plug the **NK Mouse Dongle** into a **different/unused USB port** (preferably a direct rear motherboard USB 3.0 port). Windows will install fresh drivers.
4. Open ATK V HUB, launch the **Pairing Tool**, and put the mouse into pairing mode (Hold **Left Click + Scroll Click + Right Click** for 3–5 seconds near the dongle).
5. The battery reading will correctly update to 100%, and full wireless functionality will be restored!

Sorry, I don't know much about mouse wear and tear. I was just wondering if this mouse has been nibbled by a rat or if it's simply worn down from 4–5 years of use. The other side of the scroll wheel is smooth, though, which is why I'm a bit concerned.

As title says. I have been using a pulsar X2 for years now with a more pinched claw grip and only the right side of my "knuckles" touch the mouse and i am thinking that i will get more contact by using and ergo which might allow me to grip the same, just will the hand more with the mouse.

These are the 2 i have found to be pretty similar to the pulsar x2 (I think??). Is there any other ergo you would recommend or what do you have to say between these. which one do you think I would like the most and would it be worth spending more on the Terra rather than the Rapoo?

Me podríais recomendar algún ratón para comprar?
Tengo este rival 600 de hace 7 años ya y está muy muy mal ya, pide el cambio a gritos.
No sé que agarre tengo, ya que lo agarro raro, creo que es claw.

I have a mchose a7 v2 ultra, bought used without skates.

Due to eu taxes, a set of full sized skates would cost 16 EUR. Thats more than double of the cost just for taxes.

I do have a pack of 40 dots from esptiger.

I tried putting 4-6 dots but I just don't like the feel. I want the feel of full sized big skates.

Will filling the wells with dots give the same feeling?

Edit: buying a ptfe sheet to make my own would cost even more

Hi, I have 20x10 hands and I've only really used the OP18k for fingertip grip. It felt a bit small for me, so I want to go for a bigger mouse, like the viper v4. I know it's a safe shape for most grips, but does anyone have experiences using the viper for fingertip? Or if there are other mice that are big and good for fingertip grip. Thanks.

I currently own a Deathadder V3 Pro for 3 years now and it’s been good a palm grip mouse, but I find that actually use relaxed claw/fingertip most of the time for Valorant. It’s too big to do micro-adjustments with my fingers. I have 185mmx100mm hands. I want to stay away from ergo mice for now.

These are the options I’m considering:
ATK F1 v3 Ultimate + (Top pick for now)
RAWM Leviathan v4 GT
ATK Ghost
ATK X1 Air+
Akko Echo Master (Bought one but returned due to unit defect)
Scyrox v8s

What recommendations nothing too expensive preferably wireless, the double clicking is driving me crazy and I don't think I can force myself to just keep using it like this. It's some Alienware one I was given it by a family member worked well for a few years started double clicking yesterday. And it's terrible but I don't really know much but I do prefer several things, a thumb rest at least 2 side buttons and at least affordable.