New Pulsar Hall effect gaming keyboard comes with a screen, 8K polling rate, and Snap Tap
Pulsar is expanding its Hall effect keyboard lineup with a new premium model designed to compete with top-of-the-line gaming keyboards on the market. Priced at $199.95, the Pulsar eS HE 70 comes equipped with magnetic switches and plenty of competitive features aimed at gamers.
Pulsar has released solid Hall effect keyboards before, like the PCMK 2 HE (currently $159.95 on Amazon.com), but the eS HE 70 is its first 'real tournament-grade' esports model. The company says it worked directly with pro players to fine-tune the design, bringing upgrades that should benefit everyone from top competitors to casual gamers.
The biggest highlight here is the built-in screen and an adjustable knob, which allow players to tweak settings like actuation point, rapid trigger, and macros directly on the keyboard without installing or using software. That’s a big step up from the PCMK 2 HE, which relied on a web-based configurator. Pulsar claims the onboard controls not only make customization easier but also give players an advantage at tournaments where installing software is restricted.
As a Hall effect keyboard, the eS HE 70 offers a full suite of competitive features, including an adjustable actuation point as low as 0.05 mm, dynamic keystrokes, rapid trigger mode, and SOCD input for flawless strafing in shooters. Pulsar has also switched to Raesha magnetic switches but retains the 8,000 Hz polling rate from the PCMK 2 HE for consistently fast inputs.
In terms of design, the eS HE 70 also looks the part. It comes with durable PBT double-shot keycaps, a CNC aluminum chassis, and a clean overall design. The only drawback is that it’s wired-only, which might make the $199.95 MSRP feel a bit steep, but with everything else on offer, it still stands out as a serious high-end contender.
The Pulsar eS HE 70 (ANSI layout) is available now directly from Pulsar, with an ISO version on the way.
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