Hator Quasar 3S Ultima 8K Review: A Mini G Pro X Superlight 2 at €100

The Hator Quasar 3S Ultima 8K gaming mouse embodies the high-end of the Ukrainian brand. With its PixArt PAW3950 optical sensor, its featherweight 46 g, and its 8,000 Hz polling rate, it clearly displays its ambitions.

Its design inevitably evokes that of the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, while adopting a slightly more compact format. It also stands out by the presence of Bluetooth, absent on its Swiss counterpart.

Finally, the Quasar 3S Ultima 8K stands out with very aggressive pricing: despite a resolutely high-end specification, it is announced at €100. A non-"S" version, with a slightly more elaborate design but also heavier, completes the range.

The Hator Quasar 3S Ultima 8K is a wireless gaming mouse with high-end internals at a mid-range price.

It is therefore difficult not to compare the Quasar 3S Ultima 8K with the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 series. Visually, the new Hator model is almost a faithful copy, even if it is ultimately more compact. An important point to consider and which could make the mouse uncomfortable in the hollow of large hands.

Coating and Grip

Despite its matte finish, the shell coating lacks a little grain to guarantee impeccable grip. While it is indeed very pleasant to the touch of the skin, it tends to be slightly slippery, sometimes making handling hazardous. The brand fortunately provides a set of adhesive grips, but even these struggle to stay in place and come off after a few hours in some places.

Buttons and Wheel

For the rest, the Quasar 3S Ultima offers a very familiar symmetrical design, with an all-round shell. The two main clicks are responsive and very audible, but offer a slightly excessive pre-travel before activation. Nothing prohibitive, however this slightly affects their responsiveness. The wheel offers a very firm click and really well-marked detents. On this point, it does better than the X Superlight 2.

Side Buttons and Switches

The same goes for the two buttons on the left side which also offer a firm and pleasant click. Despite the compact format of the mouse, these fall perfectly under the thumb, regardless of the type of grip. A final button, dedicated to switching between sensitivity profiles, is positioned under the mouse. It is also accompanied by a switch dedicated to changing the connection mode.

Glide and Skates

Glide is provided by two imposing PTFE skates, which can be replaced with the many others provided in the box. In addition to a chic transport case, Hator delivers the Quasar 3S Ultima with a set of replacement PTFE skates, but also glass skates and U-PE dots. A kit offered for around fifteen euros on Hator's site.

As with its Skyfall range, Hator offers triple connectivity on its flagship mouse. It is capable of connecting both wired and wirelessly, via a dedicated dongle ensuring an 8,000 Hz polling rate. The wired connection will however be limited to 1,000 Hz. Bluetooth is also part of the package for less demanding uses, as well as for saving battery.

Battery Endurance

Battery life is announced at 96 hours wirelessly, without further details. During testing, the Quasar 3S was used only wirelessly, via its USB adapter and with a polling rate of 1,000 Hz. After a week of use, the battery emptied 50% of its capacity. It can therefore stay about two weeks away from the charger, a rather generous lifespan for a mouse of this type.

Outside of its wireless connection which proved flawless during testing, the Quasar 3S is equipped with the excellent PixArt PAW3950 optical sensor. Capable of offering sensitivity up to 30,000 DPI, withstanding accelerations up to 50 g, and with a speed of 650 IPS, it is a true high-end sensor.

Tracking Performance

Without surprise, the tracking proved up to expectations on all titles. The mouse responds at the snap of a finger and allows you to chain movements with precision, both on nervous titles like FPS and in office or creative use. In short, on a purely technical plan, the Quasar 3S Ultima 8K rivals without difficulty much more expensive models.

It is the Hator MouseHUB driver that ensures the configuration and customisation of the Quasar 3S Ultima's operation. The interface is however not very engaging and resembles what can be found on some no-name mice.

Button Customisation

The first tab is dedicated to customising the assignment of the different mouse buttons. Each, except for the main click, can be customised and the application offers a vast choice of actions, ranging from keyboard strokes to multimedia control. It is also possible to define macros, which will have been pre-recorded in the dedicated tab. The debounce time of the switches is also adjustable from 0 to 20 ms.

Sensor Settings

The optical sensor has many settings with, to begin with, up to 6 sensitivity steps that can range from 50 to 30,000 DPI, in 50 increments. This is also where the polling rate can be adjusted, up to, we recall, 8,000 Hz. Several other options are offered and we will retain especially the possibility of customising the lift-off distance of the sensor from 0.7 to 2 mm.

The Hator Quasar 3S Ultima 8K mouse is available at the recommended price of €100.

Positive Points

• Top-tier performance from PixArt PAW3950 sensor
• Aggressive €100 price for high-end specs
• Generous battery life — about two weeks of use
• Triple connectivity (wired, 8K wireless dongle, Bluetooth)
• Featherweight 46 g design
• Replacement PTFE skates included in the box
• Up to 30,000 DPI sensitivity, 50 g acceleration, 650 IPS

Negative Points

• Coating slightly slippery and grip tape comes off
• May be too small for users with large hands
• Driver software too basic compared to competitors
• Main click pre-travel slightly affects responsiveness