
Pulsar Gaming Gears - Xlite v3 eS Gaming Mouse
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Last updated: Sep 18, 2025 Scoring
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"Pulsar Xlite v3 is far and away my favorite at the moment. ... It’s essentially an Ec2 clone ... It’s nearly identical to the Ec2 shape ... as far as ergo goes, yes - that and the g pro dex are my favorite."
"if youre looking into ergos look into the pulsar xlite v3"
"good ergonomic shape ... if hes doing long work sessions ergo is typically more comfortable ... so he doesnt hurt his wrists"
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"using it years later no issues."
"6+ months on and I haven't had any issues."
"quality was good enough that I could recommend to others."
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"Comes in 3 different sizes"
"I used large, mini and medium version (hand 19x10) and medium is the way to go"
"Pulsar Xlite would be a good choice because it comes in 3 sizes."
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"for 77€ in Spanish Amazon… you just can’t beat that"
"it should be on sale right now for about 60$ which is an absolute steal."
"was 50$"
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"55g"
"under 60g"
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"That lip is awful. ... On one of my Xlites v3s I did take a Dremel sander to them. ... Even with corepads it would scratch a specific mousepad I was running."
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"i agree on the weight balance issue, its definitely heavier on the back than on the front"
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"loose clicks"
"main button wobble"
"Xlite V3 are all in the same generation and share the same click issues. ... after around 50 left mouse button clicks the button started making a secondary creak / rattle noise after every click. ... same exact issue. ... same rattle noise."
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"I just wished they stopped using the shitty optical razer switches ... fuck optical switches except omrons. man I'd rather they have the option for mechanical switches"
"I also didn't love the raesha optical switches"
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"specific curves (along the right side and front) where I never felt 100% comfy."
Mouse: Pulsar Xlite v3 eS LE Mouse pad: Meow Gaming Ultraerialace Silver Keyboard: Ducky One2 RGB (Cherry Mx Red Silent Switches) Monitor: Alienware aw2725df Games: CS2, WoW PVE
r/MouseReview • What's your current main peripherals & game? ->I got my Xlite V3es a few months ago and never switched back to symmetric. I love everything about it quality-wise. In terms of shape, I have a secure grip and my gameplay improved significantly. Try one, see for yourself. If you claw grip, I wouldn't recommend larger than size 2. GLHF
r/MouseReview • Are ergo mice bad for gaming? ->xlite v3 es is the peak version atm, solid build quality and all that. I just wished they stopped using the shitty optical razer switches
r/MouseReview • Pulsar XLite v4 Full Review (Why I think you shouldn't support Pulsar atm) ->Mouse: Pulsar Xlite V3es / modded ftip Viper Mini Mousepad: just a generic 450x400 control pad. Keyboard: Mad60HE Headphones: KZ EDC Pro / Redragon H848 CS2/Val (playing more OW2 recently) Hows the atk 99g holding up? I plan to buy the Air variant also since they offer a smaller size to fit my desk.
r/MouseReview • What's your current main peripherals & game? ->Pulsar ES mice are 90$ and include the 8K dongle not bad
r/MouseReview • the best Black Friday gaming mice deals on Amazon! ->I was actually very critical of their terrible v3/v3es release. My thorn left click is starting to die so i gave the v4 a shot and i think its pretty solid. You can go back through my post history on mouse review and see I have talked a ton of crap about their QC. That said I think the v4 is a good cozy mouse for us 20x10 palm folks who want something palm-able but agile. I will say though that your criticism of them in how they handle churning out so many things is absolutely valid.
r/MouseReview • Pulsar XLite v4 Full Review (Why I think you shouldn't support Pulsar atm) ->QC was so chalked on the v3 that they delayed it for what seemed like a whole year. I think the xlite shape is excellent. I'm very happy with the v4 but will not be preordering pulsar things anymore. Due to their PITA RMA process I will only be buying from amazon from now on. (I've bought every iteration of the xlite)
r/MouseReview • Pulsar XLite v4 Full Review (Why I think you shouldn't support Pulsar atm) ->MX master 3s for general, xlite wireless for gaming are the ones I've stuck with
r/buildapc • What’s the best mouse money can buy? ->502 is a big mouse, but maybe you want something where the hump is a little taller and more so in the middle. Ec1-dw or Xlite large v3 or 4, ec1 will be slightly taller and more forward and the xlite is similar but a good amount taller. Keep an eye on that Razer vertical mouse they announced maybe. Eloshapes to help compare
r/MouseReview • Largest yet Lightest Gaming Mouse? G502 is still too small. Carpal Tunnel pain. ->i was able to buy a v4 with almost the same price of the v3 ( new stock, some guy sell it back to me cause he did not like the shape ), and so far i have no issue yet, it is a great mouse but yeah compair to the v3, not so much of an upgrade
r/MouseReview • Pulsar XLite v4 Full Review (Why I think you shouldn't support Pulsar atm) ->I've changed it in my Xlite V2 and V3 mice... standard encoder. It may have been some unusual brand, and now maybe their own exclusive encoder how that they use a dustproof one... but its a standard encoder that can be swapped like any other.
r/MouseReview • Pulsar X3 is honestly just OKAY except for 1 thing! *REVIEW* ->I've been happy with Pulsar. I've been buying Xlites since the first wireless. While I own a pair of V3 Larges, the V4 made no sense to me. It's a V3.1 that isn't justifiable if you already have the V3. (So I never bought a V4) I'm currently running the X3. First thing I noticed was how shitty their skates are. With the Xlites I always had corepads ready to go on day 1. I think their stock skates have gotten thinner. Very easy to scratch a soft cloth mousepad. That lip is awful. On one of my Xlites v3s I did take a Dremel sander to them. Even with corepads it would scratch a specific mousepad I was running. Hoping corepads will solve this for the X3, but they're not out yet. So I ordered some dots in the meantime. I'll just need a lot of them.
r/MouseReview • Pulsar XLite v4 Full Review (Why I think you shouldn't support Pulsar atm) ->My 2nd Xlite V3 may have had a click issue like yours. If I would click just right (LMB) next to the scroll wheel, it would go click-click. Took it apart to inspect. There was a defect on the plastic. Kind of a little pimple of plastic on the bottom edge of the button, and sometimes would catch another piece of plastic making a click noise. Fortunately, it was very easy to sand off, and located under the button where it doesn't show. In this case, I don't care because it was an easy fix. This was my 4th pulsar mouse, and first one with an issue.
r/MouseReview • Can we talk about Pulsar ->Xlite V3 owner here, big fan so far! I know Pulsar's QC can be hit or miss, but 6+ months on and I haven't had any issues. I owned the DAv3 Pro as well and while I liked it, I didn't love it and it started having scroll wheel issues.
r/bapcsalescanada • [Mouse] Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 DEX Wireless Gaming Mouse ($219 - $40 = $179 ATL) [Various] ->I've been enjoying the pulsar xlite v3. Quality mouse, good software, doesn't break the bank.
r/buildapc • I'm looking for a gaming mouse under 100$ ->I mean if you dislike loose clicks and main button wobble the thorn and pulsar xlite v3 are atrocious for it
r/MouseReview • Logitech G PRO Superlight 2 Dex Review - Good Shape, Disappointing QC ->If you want an ergo mouse, I personally love the Pulsar Xlite v3. They have other mice (ergo and ambi) and most of them have pretty plain color schemes.
r/buildapc • Wireless Gaming mice without “gamer aesthetic?” ->Can confirm, ordered a superlight and in one game I was constantly using the middle mouse button and it just got stuck. I have ordered a pulsar xlite v3, and the later batches don't have QC problems so let's hope it's all good.
r/buildapc • Wireless Gaming mice without “gamer aesthetic?” ->Yep, was thinking about ordering a v3, opened their Amazon store to find there’s now a v4 and like 4 other variants out of their ambi mice in like the 6 months since I was last going to buy a v3, on top of that I’ve had QC problems with them before and seeing them just pump out more mice means none of them are going to be as good as what they should be
r/MouseReview • Pulsar XLite v4 Full Review (Why I think you shouldn't support Pulsar atm) ->[pulsar xlite v3](https://www.rtings.com/mouse/reviews/pulsar/xlite-v3), amazing mouse for around $100usd
r/buildapc • I'm looking for a gaming mouse under 100$ ->Pulsar Xlite v3 is far and away my favorite at the moment. Have used DAV3, Ec2, gpro DEX, Vaxee outset. It’s essentially an Ec2 clone
r/MouseReview • Best ergonomic gaming mouse? ->Medium and I got the cheaper, non-es one on Amazon for 70 bucks. It’s nearly identical to the Ec2 shape
r/MouseReview • Best ergonomic gaming mouse? ->I’ve been using Pulsar mice since the original X2 and the Xlite v3 was finally a mouse where quality was good enough that I could recommend to others. X2 V1 had double clicking issues, even on later batches. Rather than fix that and allow buyers to RMA, they released a V2 instead that people had to re-buy. X2H had the worst clicks of any mouse I’ve ever tried. They then finally released a good mouse in the Xlite V3 but at this point, I’ve just gone for the OP1w 4K and won’t be buying from Pulsar again.
r/MouseReview • Pulsar XLite v4 Full Review (Why I think you shouldn't support Pulsar atm) ->How about pulsar xlite v3? Currently using mini size and it's good
r/MouseReview • Please recommend me a mouse (Razer Vent) ->I got the v1, v2 and v3. I'll skip this one.
r/MouseReview • Pulsar XLite v4 Full Review (Why I think you shouldn't support Pulsar atm) ->Intellimouse 3.0 and Steelseries Ikari. Nowadays probably the xlite v3 es.
r/MouseReview • What's your favorite MOUSE SHAPE of all time? ->Pulsar Xlite v3, I have one and it is great
r/buildapc • Wireless Gaming mice without “gamer aesthetic?” ->They have had some bad runs, but they fix stuff pretty quick. I think over time being a relatively fresh face in the market they will be solid off the mark. The Xlite V3 was, I have had a really hard time replacing it with anything because I enjoy it so much, its honestly killed my mouse hobby, and really hype about the X3, but yeah, worry about that first batch because my X2V2 had the squishy clicks I had to fix myself, then it was perfect.
r/MouseReview • Can we talk about Pulsar ->I just checked it out and with Xlite V3 nonetheless. I knew that being comfortable is the main thing, instead of forcing myself into learning a finger tip grip on a tiny mouse…
r/MouseReview • Are ergo mice bad for gaming? ->One of my favorite ergos as well next to the dav3 hyperspeed, the right side feels very comfortable and has a lot of room for me to place my fingers. I’ve used the dav3 pro, Lamzu thorn and Xlite v3 but none give me the same performance as this.
r/MouseReview • Best gaming ergo shape? ->My Xlite v3 medium has been perfect since getting it and payed ~80€ for it from Amazon.
r/MouseReview • Pulsar XLite v4 Full Review (Why I think you shouldn't support Pulsar atm) ->I was skeptical about them for a very long time but want to try it. Bought the xlite v3 medium, have used it for 2 months now, the only problem with is that it developed some tiny dots on the coating after some time but I was going to buy grip tape anyway so it doesn't really matter. The clicks have some pre and post travel but still crispy.
r/MouseReview • Can we talk about Pulsar ->I'm using the Xlite V3. And find that it is fine for my needs. But I think that constructive criticism is always welcome and needed.
r/MouseReview • Pulsar XLite v4 Full Review (Why I think you shouldn't support Pulsar atm) ->Pulsar QC has been a problem since their first product. I would wait for the upcoming new generation of products and see if they actually fix it this time. BTW if you didn’t realize, X2V2, X2H and Xlite V3 are all in the same generation and share the same click issues. “Completely revamped” is when compared to the last generation (X2 and Xlite V2).
r/MouseReview • Can we talk about Pulsar ->xlite v3 is my favorite rn. I used large, mini and medium version (hand 19x10) and medium is the way to go
r/MouseReview • Best ergonomic gaming mouse? ->I have the v2 and v3 can't go wrong with them for an ergo.
r/MouseReview • The BEST Ergonomic Gaming Mouse? ->thats quite sad to be fair, the v2 and 3 was really good, i settled on the atk x1 ultra which i think is a 1:1 viper v3 pro clone lol
r/MouseReview • The BEST Ergonomic Gaming Mouse? ->I have all or most of the mice mentioned in your post, and similarly have had issues finding a mouse that had a right side that felt normal. The XM2w caused my hand to cramp (even tho I played awesome with it lol) The E1 is the best overall mouse I've ever used imho. The shape is second to none in my opinion. I have the ec2-dw, the pulsar super light size 1 & 2ES) and many other ergos that aren't nearly as comfy. The cons to the E1 are - the buttons have a specific bounce/spring to them, so there is a tiny bit of rattle if you slam your mouse often - the scroll wheel is fine - the side buttons have a bit of a corner to them, (I just sand it down) I'm currently switching between the E1, the Viper V3, the Zowie S2-dw Oh, and the Sora is an awesome mouse with a great shape. It's god a cool internal structure that was fun to mod and get the weight super low. I missed having the curved finger grooves (so I added my own) but overall it's an awesome mouse that I mained for months before I got into ergos. The pulsar super light is awesome, but had specific curves (along the right side and front) where I never felt 100% comfy. I have the v3ES and the v3 size 1, and both were a bit off for me. And I also didn't love the raesha optical switches.... Best scroll wheels tho! The XM2w is certainly the best built mouse of these three. If there was a version that didn't have such an aggressive inward curve along the right side I would likely be maining this mouse. That and I wish it had finger grooves... It's so solid tho... My personal rankings: 1. E1 2. Sora 3. Xlite (does the v4 still use Raesha optical switches??) 4. XM2w (but if you like the shape, its potentially #1)
r/MouseReview • Mouse Recommendations ->If you told us the size of your hand it would be easier. But generally for palm something like an Pulsar Xlite would be a good choice because it comes in 3 sizes.
r/MouseReview • What's best gaming mouse out there right now? ->Honestly I'm amazed at how my Pulsar xlite is.. was 50$ and using it years later no issues. It's the perfect mouse for me
r/buildapc • Wireless Gaming mice without “gamer aesthetic?” ->I am using a Pulsar V3 and it looks boring AF but feels and performs great.
r/buildapc • Wireless Gaming mice without “gamer aesthetic?” ->Check out Pulsar Xlite series, excellent performance, good ergonomic shape, under 60g, Comes in 3 different sizes.
r/MouseReview • Lightest gaming mouse for small hands (female)? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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