Pulsar Gaming Gears - Xlite V3 Large Gaming Mouse

The Pulsar V3 large is probably the biggest you can get other than the Intellimouse Pro or Zowie Ec1. I have larger hands than you and found it a good fit.

I have really large hands and the only mouse I've found comfy lately with an RSI is the Pulsar Xlite V3 Large. It's bigger than the EC1, and most other large mice you'll see recommended here.

Editing in text form of the review... **Text form if you don't care to watch the video:** I was excited to try the Pulsar XLite v4 because I have been using the v3 in Large for about a year now. Other EC alternatives I tried deteriorated in quality, or weren't close enough to the EC/weren't doing anything interesting shapewise for me to try (DAv3 Pro was my main and the scroll wheel exploded) **I was looking forward to**: new clicks, new build, new bottom plate/skate design. Of these things, they made the clicks worse, the build much better, and kept the same trash bottom plate and skates. **Clicks**: The raeshas were a complaint of last gen but they were snappy, kept their snappiness over a year, but were just too light. Furthermore, they slam click, so a low sens player like myself is prone to accidentally shooting/right clicking, which can lose you fights/rounds/games in something like tac fps. The new clicks (Kailh opticals) are heavier, but just awful. Inconsistent feeling on RMB and LMB, mushy, not snappy. These are an L and a genuine downgrade from last gen. The only good thing is that they implemented a slam click filter, which every competitor (Lamzu) can push a firmware update for, but Pulsar needs to release a new $100 "next gen" mouse to do so. Lazy. Also my left click started squeaking literally mid review video. **Build**: My XLite v3 Large creaked in 1 month of use. I don't really care about creaking as it doesn't affect in game performance but it more so shows you the level of attention to detail from the production process of the company. It's fixed from an initial impression with the v4. It was solid and squeezing didn't even force any creakage. Will it stand the test of time? I don't know (spoiler: because I'm returning my copy). Kudos to them here. **Base/Skates**: The base of the Pulsar series is trash. The reason is that it has an outlining plastic ridge around the skates for the skates to line up. Sound familiar? Logitech GPX does the same. How does the GPX sound on soft/xsoft pads? Nails on a chalkboard (see clip in video). Same thing here, good thing I fell in love with mid firmness pads. Using the exact same skates/base that have known issues feels lazy. Likely to prevent new molds/production costs. Should go for bigger skates that most people like as Razer did. **Old 4k Dongle vs. New 8k Dongle**: This is the most frustrating part of this mouse. It isn't compatible with the old 4k dongle and you have to get the new 8k dongle to get access to higher polling rates. I'm personally of the opinion that higher polling rates don't matter unless you need that competitive edge/assurance, but if you're going to market/flaunt 4k and 8k on the box, you better include that dongle in the box. Furthermore, how are we 1 generation of sensor tech from the 4k dongle and it isn't compatible? Razer's Hyperpolling dongle is literally compatible across 3 generations of sensors (DAv3 HyperSpeed 26k, DAv3 Pro 30k, Viper V3 Pro 35k). I don't give a shit if there is a real technical reason as to why the old 4k dongle can't pair to the new 3950 mice, in that case it's bad design and if there is no real technical reason then this is forced obsolescence. **edit per /u/pzogel comment below, this is due to making a new in house firmware vs an older compx solution. So a technical reason exists, however, it is quite a pain to the customer. He makes much more technical reviews than I do, so check his posts/reviews if you haven't before** **Conclusion**: Pulsar spend money sponsoring VCT Pacific and certain teams (ironically, most of these players will not be seen with Pulsar mice on stage) instead of bring their mice up to par with competitors. I'm always weary of products/brands that overspend on marketing (think Honey), so I make sure to really see if their product development matches their marketing. In the case of Pulsar, it doesn't. Their previous v3 model suffered from slam clicks, and they never pushed a firmware update whereas Lamzu did so immediately. They are forcing 3950 mice users to buy new high polling rate dongles instead of updating the old one to pair to new mice (see edit above). What's even worse is that during the making of this video, [Pulsar is now teasing their own proprietary switch with just the caption 2025 on Twitter, when I was literally mocking them in the video that they would release a v5 next year with fixed clicks for another $100.](https://x.com/PulsarGears/status/1873671656809664652) It's clear to see that Pulsar give f\* all about the quality of their releases and just want to push a new $100 product to you. I know many are hype for the X3 and will be ordering it, but for those that are a fan of their other mice, I urge you to find alternative brands that actually care about the consumer.

Yes I still use my v3 and outlined all my desired changes in the review...

Pulsar Gaming Gears - Xlite V3 large very like the g703

The basic grip styles are palm, claw, fingertip Since you prefer ergonomic Dav3 wired, ec1-c, xlite v3 large wired, there are wireless versions of these mice too Dav3 pro, ec1-cw (soon ec1-dw) xlite v3 large wireless, super light 2 Dex Well wireless mice performance is similar to wired they're not shit like it used to be before, you won't notice a difference, only matter is the shape and if the cable doesn't bother you get wired if yes get wireless

The basic grip styles are palm, claw, fingertip Since you prefer ergonomic Dav3 wired, ec1-c, xlite v3 large wired, there are wireless versions of these mice too Dav3 pro, ec1-cw (soon ec1-dw) xlite v3 large wireless, super light 2 Dex Well wireless mice performance is similar to wired they're not shit like it used to be before, you won't notice a difference, only matter is the shape and if the cable doesn't bother you get wired if yes get wireless

Xlite v3 is on sale on the pulsar site right now for under 100, good ergonomic shape so if hes doing long work sessions ergo is typically more comfortable, i personally use a vertical mouse for work but a lamzu atlantis for gaming but i doubt id enjoy work using an atlantis all day. So a ergonomic gaming mouse sounds more ideal so he doesnt hurt his wrists.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

My Xlite v3 medium has been perfect since getting it and payed ~80€ for it from Amazon.

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.

razer did a smart thing here with this shape, it will easily become the best ec2 style ergo on the market. I can't really make an argument for any of the other popular ones. Stormbreaker weighs a bit less but bad qc and costs almost twice the price, the xlite v3 is similar but at the same price I would pick the razer tech any day, and the ec2-CW costs more and weighs a lot more.

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.

If you love the 403 shape pulsar are coming out with their X3 which is basically the same shape at 50~ grams Having just bought an Xlite V3, honestly I wouldn’t go for either Logitech or Razer specially for their 130+ mice… It has top of the line sensor, optical switches ( I value the infinite lifespan more than “feel” ) 55g, and for 77€ in Spanish Amazon… you just can’t beat that Besides even more reasons to not go for either, Logitech seem to be going down the intel after AMD’s failure and before Ryzen route, resting on their laurels and living off the G pro and super light variants, and Razer seems more switched on as a company but synapse is so dogshit

Got a 21x11 and i’m playing good with the Viper V3, Xlite v3, Zowie EC1-CW, Vaxee NP-01

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).

xlite v3 is my favorite rn. I used large, mini and medium version (hand 19x10) and medium is the way to go

I have the v2 and v3 can't go wrong with them for an ergo.

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

I am using a Pulsar V3 and it looks boring AF but feels and performs great.

Once the sales on the Deathadder V3 Hyperspeed start it'll be one of the best ergo options. Otherwise currently for Ergo id go with the Pulsar V3 and for Ambi I'd say the Lamzu Maya

Check out Pulsar Xlite series, excellent performance, good ergonomic shape, under 60g, Comes in 3 different sizes.