Pulsar Tenz Signature Edition Review – Worth the Hype?

Gaming mice keep getting lighter and more specialized in this day and age. The Pulsar TenZ Signature Edition is TenZ’s take on what his perfect mouse should be, based on his pro gaming experience.

Coming in at just 47 grams, this wireless mouse packs Pulsar’s XS-1 sensor (which goes up to 32,000 DPI), optical switches, and 8KHz polling. At $129.95, it’s definitely in the premium category, so the big question is: does it deliver?

Packaging

The TenZ mouse comes in a clean black-and-white box that looks pretty slick. Inside, you get:

• The mouse itself
• The 8K wireless dongle
• A 1.8-meter paracord USB-C cable
• 16 dot skates (the small round feet)
• A TenZ trading card and sticker
• User manual

What’s cool is they include the 8K dongle and extra skates right in the box. With other mice, you’d usually pay another $20-30 for these extras. I was a bit bummed they didn’t throw in some grip tape samples, but not a huge deal.

Build & Design

Build Quality

For such a light mouse (47g), this thing feels surprisingly solid. I couldn’t get it to creak or flex no matter how hard I squeezed it. It’s just standard matte plastic like other Pulsar mice, nothing fancy, but well put together. My unit had zero issues.

Coating

The coating feels nice. It’s grippy to the feel, but not sticky. I could hold onto it just fine even when my hands got sweaty during intense gaming sessions. It does show fingerprints pretty easily, though.

After a week of heavy use, I’m starting to see some shine forming where my fingers rest the most. It’s not terrible, but the coating probably isn’t as durable as some other premium mice.

Shape

Let’s be real – this isn’t some revolutionary new shape. It’s basically a modified Pulsar X2H with some tweaks to fit TenZ’s preferences. At 120mm long, 64mm wide, and 40.5mm tall, it’s what I’d call a “puffy X2H.”

Compared to the regular X2H, the TenZ version has:

• A slightly more forward hump
• A bit more roundness in the back
• Slightly higher main buttons
• More taper in the palm area

It’s designed specifically for claw grip, especially relaxed claw. With my medium-sized hands, it gives me this “locked-in” feeling that’s great for steady aiming in tactical shooters.

Is it comfortable? If you like claw grip, probably yes. For fingertip grip? Nope! The hump gets in the way. For palm grip? Also not ideal. This is definitely a specialized shape for a specific grip style, not for all.

Skates

The mouse comes with UHMW-PE dot skates. They’re those little round feet instead of the larger PTFE skates many mice use.

To be honest, they felt a bit scratchy at first on my Artisan Zero pad. After a few days of breaking them in, they improved quite a bit. These skates are built more on control than speed,

You can also adjust how many dots you use to customize the feel, which is neat. They work especially well on hard or glass mousepads.

Buttons & Scrolling

Main Clicks

The TenZ mouse uses Pulsar’s optical switches (rated for 100 million clicks), but they feel different from their previous ones. These are noticeably lighter to press.

The clicks feel crisp with very little pre-travel or post-travel. They’re nice and responsive without being too loud. If you’ve used mechanical switches before, these won’t have quite the same “click” feeling, but they’re consistent and quick.

I never had any issues with missed clicks or double-clicking problems during my time using this mouse.

Side Buttons

The side buttons were definitely the most divisive part of this mouse when I let friends try it.

For me, they felt perfectly placed – easy to reach without accidental clicks. They’re easy to press repeatedly and feel solid when clicked.

But friends with smaller hands or different grip styles thought they were too big and awkwardly positioned. The buttons angle slightly forward, which some people found weird compared to more vertical side buttons on other mice.

So whether you’ll like them really depends on your hand size and grip style.

Scroll Wheel

The scroll wheel is solid – it has clear steps that you can feel, but it’s not too stiff. I never accidentally switched weapons in-game because of it, which is always a good sign.

The middle click takes a decent amount of force but feels satisfying. I had zero issues with the wheel during my testing – no random scrolling or inconsistencies.

For bunny-hopping in CS or switching weapons in VALORANT, it worked perfectly.

Performance & Features

Performance

The sensor is flawless – exactly what you’d expect from a top-tier gaming mouse in 2025. I never had any tracking issues, spinouts, or weird behavior no matter how fast I moved it.

The big talking point is the 8000Hz polling rate through the included dongle. Does it actually make a difference? In blind testing, I honestly couldn’t tell 8000Hz from 1000Hz most of the time. The 8K polling sounds impressive on paper (0.125ms response time vs 1ms), but in actual gameplay, the difference is minimal for most people.

One thing I’ve noticed while using the 8K polling rate option is that there’s a bit of stuttering in some games, but I wouldn’t say that’s an issue specific to this mouse.

Connection

The wireless connection was rock-solid throughout my testing. I’ve noticed no dropouts or lag at all.

Battery life varies dramatically depending on which polling rate you use:

• At 1000Hz: About 90-95 hours (lasts around 2 weeks)
• At 8000Hz: Only about 17-18 hours (almost daily charging)

The included paracord cable is really flexible, so playing while charging isn’t bad if you need to, especially if you have a mouse bungee.

Software & Customization

The TenZ mouse needs its own software, separate from Pulsar’s older “Fusion” software used for their other mice. Kind of annoying if you already have other Pulsar gear.

The software itself is straightforward. You can adjust DPI in 10-unit steps, change the polling rate, remap buttons, and create macros. Once you save your settings to the mouse’s memory, you can uninstall the software if you want.

There are also buttons on the bottom of the mouse to change polling rate without needing software, which is handy.

Value for Money

At $130, this is definitely a mouse at the premium price tag. Is it worth it?

If you specifically want an lightweight, sub-47g mouse designed by TenZ for what seems to be his “perfect” claw grip shape with 8K polling included, then yes, it offers decent value. Getting the 8K dongle and extra skates included saves you a couple bucks compared to buying them separately.

Compared to competitors:

• Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 ($150-160): Heavier (60g), more universal shape
• Razer Viper V3 Pro ($150): Heavier (54g), more universal shape
• Lamzu Atlantis ($90-110): Similar shape but heavier, no included 8K dongle
• Pulsar X2H ($100): Similar, but more aggressive shape, no included 8K dongle

So while not cheap, the price is at least justifiable if the specific features appeal to you or you’re just a really big fan obsessed with TenZ, who wants to mirror his every move and use exactly what he uses.

Final Verdict

After a week of testing, I’ve come to conclude that the Pulsar TenZ mouse is a specialized tool that’s great for some people, but not for everyone.

Bottom line: If you use claw grip, have medium to large hands, and want an lightweight mouse with high polling rates, this is a great option. It’s not revolutionary, but rather it’s TenZ take on a slightly modified X2H shape designed to be perfect for him.

For everyone else, there are probably better options that will be more comfortable or cost less.