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Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless vs HyperX Pulsefire Dart: Comparison

What is the difference between Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless and HyperX Pulsefire Dart?

Weight is where these two genuinely part company, Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless 105 g against HyperX Pulsefire Dart 141 g, a 34% lead for Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless. Sensor model is not the same on both, PixArt PMW3391 Optical, up to 18,000 DPI on the Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless versus PixArt PMW3389 Optical, up to 16,000 DPI on the HyperX Pulsefire Dart. Connectivity is not the same on both, Wireless , Bluetooth on the Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless versus Wireless on the HyperX Pulsefire Dart. On battery life there is little in it, Up to 24 hours on the Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless versus Up to 50 hours on the HyperX Pulsefire Dart.

Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless vs HyperX Pulsefire Dart: which one fits your build

The Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless is the one to take for right-handed palm grip players with large hands and buyers wanting Bluetooth as a wireless fallback, though it is the wrong buy for left-handed users and players chasing sub-70g weight. Buy the HyperX Pulsefire Dart for right-handed palm grip players wanting Qi charging and long gaming session comfort seekers, though it is not the pick for players chasing sub-80g weight and left-handed users. Our rating of the Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless (7/10): A comfortable large-hand ergonomic mouse, though its weight and 24-hour battery trail newer ultralight flagships. Our rating of the HyperX Pulsefire Dart (6/10): showing its age against modern ultralight wireless mice, but Qi charging and ergonomic comfort still have an audience.

What Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless and HyperX Pulsefire Dart have in common

Everything else lines up. Sensor tier, polling rate, buttons, grip type and shape read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 2 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the RGB Lighting the same on the Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless and HyperX Pulsefire Dart?

It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    Corsair
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    HyperX
  • Connectivity

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    Wireless (2.4GHz SLIPSTREAM), Bluetooth
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    Wireless (2.4GHz)
  • Grip Type

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    Right-Handed
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    Right-Handed
  • Model

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    Pulsefire Dart
  • Shape

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    Ergonomic
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    Ergonomic
  • Sensor Model

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    PixArt PMW3391 Optical, up to 18,000 DPI
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    PixArt PMW3389 Optical, up to 16,000 DPI
  • Sensor Tier

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    Mid-High
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    Mid-High
  • Buttons

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    7
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    7
  • Polling Rate

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    1000 Hz
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    1000 Hz
  • RGB Lighting

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    Yes
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    Yes
  • Weight

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    105 gBest
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    141 g-34%
  • Battery Life

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    Up to 24 hours
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    Up to 50 hoursBest
  • Switch Type

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless
    Omron
    HyperX Pulsefire Dart
    Omron

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless if you want the higher buttons (7 vs 7), the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz) and the lower weight (105 g vs 141 g).

    Choose HyperX Pulsefire Dart if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

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    Verdict

    Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A comfortable large-hand ergonomic mouse, though its weight and 24-hour battery trail newer ultralight flagships.

    HyperX Pulsefire Dart

    6 / 10 Expert Rating

    Showing its age against modern ultralight wireless mice, but Qi charging and ergonomic comfort still have an audience.

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