Hitscan Hyperlight X Launches: 35-37 g Wireless Gaming Mouse with SPDT Switches and Updated Internals
Hitscan has announced an update to its Hyperlight wireless gaming mouse from 2024, both reducing the weight of the symmetrical mouse and updating its…
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Hitscan Hyperlight X Launches: 35-37 g Wireless Gaming Mouse with SPDT Switches and Updated Internals
Hitscan has announced an update to its Hyperlight wireless gaming mouse from 2024, both reducing the weight of the symmetrical mouse and updating its internals in the name of faster clicks and lower response times. The Hitscan Hyperlight X will use the same shape as the original Hyperlight, but the Hyperlight X will allegedly weigh in at 35-37 g, depending on whether you're using full-size or dot skates. While Hitscan itself hasn't shared all that much about the new mouse, aside from its October 28 launch date, @jakeufps on X shared some information about the new hardware. [Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the original Hitscan Hyperlight is live] While the Hyperlight X will allegedly have the same shape, it will feature new SPDT switches—nominally closed mechanical switches that send a click when the circuit is opened, effectively reducing the actuation distance and click latency substantially. The Hyperlight X will also launch with the PixArt PAW 3950 sensor, an update from the prior 3395, and a Nordic nRF54L15 MCU. It will also ship with an 8K receiver, enabling 8 kHz polling from the factory instead of requiring an additional accessory purchase. Update Oct 29th: Hitscan has updated the product page of the Hitscan X with official $109.99 pricing and a proper spec sheet. Read full story
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Hitscan Hyperlight X Launches: 35-37 g Wireless Gaming Mouse with SPDT Switches and Updated Internals
Hitscan has announced an update to its Hyperlight wireless gaming mouse from 2024, both reducing the weight of the symmetrical mouse and updating its internals in the name of faster clicks and lower response times. The Hitscan Hyperlight X will use the same shape as the original Hyperlight, but the Hyperlight X will allegedly weigh in at 35-37 g, depending on whether you're using full-size or dot skates. While Hitscan itself hasn't shared all that much about the new mouse, aside from its October 28 launch date, @jakeufps on X shared some information about the new hardware. [Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the original Hitscan Hyperlight is live] While the Hyperlight X will allegedly have the same shape, it will feature new SPDT switches—nominally closed mechanical switches that send a click when the circuit is opened, effectively reducing the actuation distance and click latency substantially. The Hyperlight X will also launch with the PixArt PAW 3950 sensor, an update from the prior 3395, and a Nordic nRF54L15 MCU. It will also ship with an 8K receiver, enabling 8 kHz polling from the factory instead of requiring an additional accessory purchase. Read full story
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The Hitscan Hyperlight X is a wireless gaming mouse weighing between 35 and 37 grams depending on skate configuration. The device maintains the symmetrical shape of the original Hyperlight but incorporates updated internal components designed to improve click speed and response time. It launches on October 28 with a retail price of $109.99.
The mouse features SPDT switches that open a circuit to register clicks, reducing actuation distance and click latency compared to conventional switches. It uses a PixArt PAW 3950 sensor, an upgrade from the previous 3395 model, paired with a Nordic nRF54L15 microcontroller for processing.
The Hyperlight X ships with an 8 kHz receiver built in, allowing 8 kilohertz polling rates without requiring a separate accessory purchase. This represents a change from the original Hyperlight, which apparently needed an additional component to achieve this polling speed.
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Hitscan has announced an update to its Hyperlight wireless gaming mouse from 2024, both reducing the weight of the symmetrical mouse and updating its internals in the name of faster clicks and lower response times. The Hitscan Hyperlight X will use the same shape as the original Hyperlight, but the Hyperlight X will allegedly weigh in at 35-37 g, depending on whether you're using full-size or dot skates.
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