I've had my mitts over more mice in the last year than I'd like to admit, and out of those, a few have really stuck out for different reasons. Apart from the Zowie EC2-DW I'm currently testing, my absolute favourite has been the Pulsar X3 CrazyLight Mini. However, the launch of the Pulsar X3 CrazyLight Medium could end up being even better.

Subtle Changes in the Pulsar X3 CrazyLight Medium

The new Pulsar X3 CrazyLight Medium is approximately 5–6 mm longer, 2 mm wider, and 2 mm taller than its predecessor. While those numbers might not sound like much, these little changes can make a massive difference when it comes to gaming mice. Pulsar has released this new medium size for both right- and left-handed users with the following specifications:

  • Size: 125 x 69 x 43 mm
  • Weight: 48 grams
  • Sensor: Pulsar XS-1 (32K DPI, 8K, 750 IPS, 50 G)
  • Switches: Pulsar Optical 100M
  • Encoder: TTC Gold

Ergonomic Design for Relaxed Grippers

What makes the X3 series so special are the subtle deviations from straight-up symmetry. It features a very slight ergonomic lean at the top, paired with a much more obvious curve to the base and sides that allows your thumb to rest nicely.

It doesn't have the extreme lean found in heavily ergonomic mice like the Zowie EC2-DW I mentioned earlier. This lack of extreme tilt actually makes it better for relaxing a palm grip into a hybrid claw grip, if that's your jam.

Lightweight Performance and Value

I previously noted that even though the Mini version is a 'Mini' mouse, it suited my medium-sized hands well. However, I have often wondered if a slight increase in size might make the mouse even comfier. Adding a couple of millimetres on each axis seems to do the trick, although I am a little unsure about adding more height.

If you were hesitant to pick up the X3 because the 'Mini' designator put you off, now is your chance. At just 48 grams, it is essentially the same weight as the Razer Viper V4 Pro (minus a gram), which remains an absolute joy to use.

Everything else remains consistent, from its XS-1 sensor to the optical switches; only the size and weight have changed. It maintains the same price point of $156, which isn't cheap, but you are getting a highly performant and presumably comfortable mouse. If it feels just the slightest bit bigger than the X3 Mini while keeping everything else the same, it is definitely worth a look.