PULSAR WINS 6 iF DESIGN AWARDS FOR 2026
Pulsar wins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 – an outstanding achievement in international design!
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – March 3, 2026 – Pulsar Gaming Gears (AplusX Inc.), a leading developer of high-performance esports peripherals, is proud to announce that six of our products has been awarded the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2026. The iF DESIGN AWARD is recognized as one of the world’s most renowned design honors. Run by the independent iF Design Foundation in Germany, the award has served as a global benchmark for outstanding design excellence and impact for over 70 years.
In this year’s competition, Pulsar secured six awards in the Gaming, VR, and AR category of Product Design. Selected from approximately 10,000 entries submitted from 68 countries, the winning products stood out for their innovation, differentiation, and execution.
Among the honorees, the newly launched Pulsar Link 8K Dongle drew attention for rethinking how users interact with gaming mouse settings. Unlike conventional designs that require flipping the mouse over to adjust settings, the Link 8K Dongle integrates a physical button directly into the dongle itself, enabling users to instantly adjust DPI and other key settings during gameplay with a simple click. This design enhances usability and real-time control in competitive environments.
In the mouse category, Pulsar Xlite Crazylight, Pulsar Feinmann F01, and PulsarLab X2F each received awards. Recognized for its expertise in ergonomic shaping and structural precision, Pulsar has built a reputation for delivering ultra-lightweight gaming mice optimized around user grip styles.
The Crazylight series achieves an ultra-lightweight design under 40 grams while maintaining an ergonomic structure, successfully balancing reduced weight with stability.
The Feinmann F01, featuring a magnesium alloy frame and precision-perforated shell, represents a high-end lineup that balances lightweight construction with structural rigidity, complemented by an integrated charging dock that also serves as the wireless dongle for a cleaner, more refined setup.
Notably, the Pulsar Lab X2F, designed specifically for fingertip grip users, adopts an open-frame architecture that boldly removes the rear palm support. By minimizing unnecessary structural elements and drawing inspiration from aerodynamic forms, the X2F presents a performance-focused design direction tailored to fingertip players.
In the keyboard category, Pulsar Xboard QS and Pulsar eS HE 70 were also recognized. The Xboard QS, Pulsar’s first performance keyboard, features multi-device control functionality. It allows simultaneous connection to two PCs and enables seamless switching between devices via a quick-switch button. A precision-machined solid aluminum body combined with a triple sound-dampening structure delivers a refined and stable typing experience.
The Pulsar eS HE 70 integrates an LCD display and tactile control knob within a compact 70% layout, enabling users to adjust settings directly on the keyboard without software. This feature allows players to instantly configure their setup even in esports tournament environments where personal PCs are not available, delivering a true plug-and-play experience.
Commenting on the achievement, Jake Lee, Creative Director at Pulsar, stated, “Gaming gear is no longer defined solely by performance and functionality. Design has become a critical competitive factor. We will continue to develop products that fully satisfy both performance demands and design excellence.”
Further details about the award-winning products can be found on the official iF website under the “Winners & iF Ranking” section at ifdesign.com.