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The Verge
6 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Razer's wirelessly charging mouse pad now supports more mice
Razer has announced a new version of its HyperFlux mouse pad, which first launched in 2018. The new HyperFlux V2 carries forward the same wireless charging functionality as the original, but instead of only being compatible with a single specific mouse, it works with several models in Razer's current lineup, charging their batteries continuously using an included adapter. The HyperFlux V2 Wireless Charging System comes in two versions for $119.99. One with a hard surface that's available now, and one with a softer cloth surface, which is expected to launch later this year. The original Razer HyperFlux was sold as part of a $249.99 bundle that included the Mamba HyperFlux mouse. The V2 model doesn't come with a mouse, but is compatible with the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, Basilisk V3 Pro, Cobra Pro, and Naga V2 Pro mice, which range in price from $129.99 to $179.99. The Mamba HyperFlux mouse that worked with the original version of the HyperFlux pad featured a super capacitor inside that retained power for about 5 to 10 seconds when it was lifted off the pad. That was enough time to allow you to reposition the mouse without it dying, but to use it anywhere else required a USB cable. The new HyperFlux V2 instead uses a puck inserted into the bottom of the supported mouse models that charges their batteries wirelessly while they're on the pad. An LED indicator at the top of the pad indicates the battery's charge level by changing colors. Like the original version, the new HyperFlux V2 mouse pad also serves as a receiver, allowing Razer's mice and keyboards to wirelessly connect to a PC (through the pad, which connects to a computer over USB) using its proprietary HyperSpeed technology that's faster and more reliable than Bluetooth. The mouse pad is also compatible with Razer's wireless keyboards, including the BlackWidow V3 Pro and DeathStalker V2 Pro, but it can't charge them wirelessly. The functionality of the HyperFlux V2 Wireless Charging System appears similar to Logitech's patented Powerplay Wireless Charging System. The Verge has reached out to Logitech for comment and to Razer to clarify if its new wirelessly charging mouse pad is using a different approach than the Powerplay system. We will update this story if they respond.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Gaming Mouse Has the Cure for Your Sweaty Palms
The Pulsar x Feinman Noctua Edition mouse comes with an actual Noctua fan inside it, and should keep your hands nice and cool when gaming during summer. The mouse is based on the Pulsar Feinman 01 ultralight gaming mouse, features a body made of magnesium, support for 8,000Hz polling, and a super-comfy ergonomic shape. While the Pulsar x Feinman Noctua Edition looks like the mouse for summer gaming, it will most likely cost north of $200, which is its biggest drawback. As someone who sweats profusely during the summer, the latest collaboration between Noctua and Pulsar piqued my attention. The Pulsar x Feinman Noctua Edition mouse features a lightweight magnesium body with a Noctua cooler inside it, and looks like the ultimate gaming mouse for summer gaming. If you're looking at this mouse and thinking 'this is a gimmick and nothing else,' I have to say that I respectfully disagree. As someone who owned the legendary Logitech Chillstream gaming controller, I can vouch that the Noctua fan inside the mouse is anything but a gimmick. I got the Logitech Chillstream back in 2007. Almost 20 years later, the Chillstream is still my favorite gaming controller ever, thanks to its unique design that includes a cooling fan at the bottom along with a bunch of vents dotting the shell and letting the cold air blow all around your hands. And the thing worked. It was very effective during summer days, especially because I didn't get air conditioning in my house until a couple of years later. All those sticky summer gaming sessions playing Race Driver: GRID, Colin McRae: DiRT, NFS: Carbon, NFS: ProStreet, and a bunch of Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA were much more pleasant thanks to the tiny fan making my hands as dry as a desert. The Pulsar x Feinman Noctua Edition should be even better at keeping your palm cool and dry while gaming. It features a proper Noctua (NF-A4x10 PWM) fan with excellent airflow, and the mouse's shell is chock-full of holes for air to move around, meaning your right hand will be as cool as ice. Now, this is just a prototype, so I wouldn't be surprised if Noctua made some changes to the fan before the release—shedding some weight off it and making it thinner, for instance. But still, the fan should blow tons of air right at your hand, keeping it nice and cool during sweaty moments in your favorite multiplayer shooters. The Feinman F01 mouse is a high-end ultralight gaming mouse with a shell made of a magnesium alloy, which allows it to weigh only 46 grams. Its design is based on the Pulsar Xlite V3 mouse, which I actually own. I can say that the Xlite V3 is super comfy and the best gaming mouse I've ever used. It's so good I often use it during work hours instead of my Logitech MX Master 3S. The Feinman F01 provides the same comfort level as the Xlite V3, along with excellent optical switches and side buttons. The Pulsar x Feinman Noctua Edition should be even better thanks to the Noctua cooling fan found inside it, preventing your right hand from sweating and losing grip when it's hot outside—and inside. The only major disadvantage of the Pulsar x Feinman Noctua Edition over the regular Pulsar Feinman F01 is its increased weight. I couldn't find how much an individual NF-A4x10 fan weighs, but according to Noctua, a box of 36 units weighs 160 grams, including packaging. So we're looking at about 4 grams of extra weight added to the mouse, which comes down to about 50 grams in total (the Feinman F01 weighs 46 grams), which is great even for an ultralight gaming mouse. As for the level of noise the fan emits, I have good news. According to tests, the tiny NF-A4x10 fan doesn't go above 21dBA at its max RPM (rotations per minute), which is inaudible for all intents and purposes. In other words, you shouldn't hear it working even at its max speed of ~4500RPM. I'd snag this mouse in a jiffy, but I'm doubtful that it will be very affordable. Thanks to its 240mAh battery, the regular Feinman F01 offers about 60 hours of battery life at the 1000Hz polling rate. This is an excellent result for an ultralight mouse, but the addition of a fan, even one as tiny as the Noctua NF-A4x10, which uses only ~0.3W, will negatively affect the battery life. My Pulsar Xlite V3 is rated at 300mA at 5V, which equals a maximum wattage of 1.5W. In other words, adding the Noctua NF-A4x10 fan should lead to about 20% shorter battery life, or about 48 hours of battery life at 1,000Hz polling, which isn't too shabby. On the other hand, if you decide to turn the polling rate up to 8,000Hz, the max polling rate supported by the Pulsar x Feinman Noctua Edition, the battery life will be atrocious even without the fan, so you'll have to charge it every night either way. The second issue here is the price. The Feinman F01 is already one of the priciest gaming mice on the market, selling for $180. Add a high-end Noctua fan and account for R&D that went into creating the Pulsar x Feinman Noctua Edition, and I wouldn't be surprised if the thing ends up costing north of $200. Super expensive, but if you want your hands to be dry when gaming during summer, no price is too high, right? Right? Another subjective downside is the design. As expected, the mouse boasts the classic Noctua color scheme, which I find a bit off-putting. On the other hand, if it can keep my right hand dry when gaming during the summer months, I don't care about its color. The Pulsar x Feinman Noctua Edition should release in November 2025. While it may cost as much as a budget gaming GPU, I always like seeing something that breaks the mold. The recent push to make gaming mice as lightweight as possible is cool and all, but adding a cooling fan to a mouse is, in my opinion, a step in the right direction. I hope other mouse brands follow suit, and we get to pick between a few different gaming mice equipped with active cooling that don't cost an arm and a leg sooner or later.
WIRED
16-05-2025
- WIRED
The Best Ergonomic Mouse to Keep Wrist Strain at Bay
Photograph: Henri Robbins Keychron M6 for $50: If you like the design of the MX Master line, but would prefer a more gaming-oriented mouse, the Keychron M6 is a nice alternative. While the M6 doesn't have Logitech's advanced gesture controls or soft-touch exterior, it maintains the dual-mode scroll wheel, horizontal wheel, and general ergonomics while adding a 4,000-Hz refresh rate and shaving off almost half the weight of the 3S at only 78 grams. However, some small issues of build quality and a loss of functionality make this a less-than-ideal choice for most users—the dual-mode scroll wheel rattles during use, and the mouse feels lightweight to a fault. The higher-performance model's wireless receiver requires a USB-C cable to connect to a device, which is a lot less convenient for laptop users compared to the low-profile dongle included with the 1,000-Hz model (and most other mice today). Photograph: Henri Robbins Keychron M4 for $50: While you can realistically transport any of the mice on this list in a backpack or computer bag, I was impressed by just how compact the Keychron M4 is. I could easily slip it into a laptop bag or jacket pocket without any issue, and I even used it as a travel mouse for quite a while. While the shape isn't great, or even good, ergonomically, I found the claw grip quite comfortable even during prolonged gaming sessions. However, it isn't good enough that I would recommend it to anyone for daily use on a desktop setup unless they want the lightest mouse possible. The only real complaint I had with this mouse was the dongle: The 4,000-Hz model comes with a receiver shaped like a tiny keyboard with a USB-C port on the back, which meant I needed a cable to connect the receiver and a flat surface to place it on. Meanwhile, the 1,000-Hz model came with a simple USB dongle that could plug into the side of a laptop. Logitech Pro X Superlight 2 DEX for $180: While this mouse is intended for high-intensity competitive gaming, I found its sculpted shape to be practical and comfortable for any long-term use, and its lightweight (60 grams!), no-frills design was quick and snappy for both spreadsheets and shooters. The mouse felt incredibly sturdy despite its weight, and the 8-kHz polling combined with a 44k-dpi sensor makes it the best-performing mouse on this list. While pricey, the Superlight DEX is a great single-mouse solution for someone who works from home and immediately starts queueing up after clocking out. It has a far more gaming-focused lean than the Razer Basilisk V3, which, while not bad, means you're making a few more sacrifices to productivity in exchange for gaming performance. Photograph: Henri Robbins Logitech MX Vertical for $120: While this mouse's size and general shape both feel good for regular use, I found the shape to be a bit uncomfortable to fully grip and lift: A prominent ridge on the back dug into the space between my thumb and index finger, and the shape was just a bit too narrow to get a good hold on. However, the MX Vertical is still comfortable to hold with a looser grip, and it is perfectly serviceable for general office work and browsing, while putting less strain on the wrist than a standard horizontal mouse. Photograph: Henri Robbins Logitech Lift for $80: As one of the smaller vertical mice on this list, the Lift is just a bit too small. I found it difficult to comfortably grip this mouse for prolonged use, and friends with smaller hands found the same. That said, WIRED reviews editor Julian Chokkattu says his 5'2" wife uses the Life and finds it perfect for her small hands, so your mileage will vary. Regardless of hand size, a larger vertical mouse is typically more comfortable for most people. It's worth noting that the Lift is one of the only vertical mice I've tested with a left-handed configuration.
