![]() In the Human Benchmark reaction time test, where you must click when the screen turns from red to green, I averaged 178.6ms with a low of 168ms with the Kone Pro, compared to 205ms and 163ms, respectively, with the Orochi V2. In a side-by-side comparison with mice using standard mechanical switches I had on hand, including the Logitech G203 Lightsync, Cooler Master MM711 (opens in new tab)and Razer Orochi V2, the Kone Pro’s clicks sounded noticeably softer and seemed easier and lighter to actuate, but the other mice’s clicks felt sharper. It didn’t take much force or effort to press those buttons or the cheaper feeling plastic side buttons.Ĭompared to left-click, right-click felt clunkier though. I tried the Kone Pro across some shooters and found it easy to press the primarily click buttons with my fingers at various positions. Roccat claims (opens in new tab)these Titan switches are particularly “great for FPS and action games.” This should prevent them from suffering from accidental double-clicking, which has been reported among some premium gaming mice after a years of extended use. If you haven’t heard the hype around optical mechanical switches, (which are finding homes in some of the best gaming keyboards too), yet, basically they actuate when their stem goes through a light beam, rather than via metallic contact. The primary click buttons use what Roccat calls Titan Switch Optical mechanical switches. I had no trouble with large sweeping swipes or careful, small movements, meaning the mouse was part of the action rather than a hindrance. Regardless, tracking seemed as smooth and accurate as expected of a premium gaming mouse. I used the Kone Pro across CPI settings, from a comfortable 2,500, to the lowest (50) and highest (19,000). Swarm eventually confirmed it was set to 800 CPI, when I’d prefer around 2,500-3,000. Even worse, CPI was set uncomfortably low. There’s even a profile switch button on the mouse’s underside, but this doesn’t change CPI by default. ![]() But while many mice offer a way to change CPI settings without ever opening an app, the only way to change the Kone Pro’s CPI out of the box is by downloading software. Its Roccat Owl-Eye sensor is based off PixArt’s PAW3370 and can reach 50g max acceleration and a sensitivity of up to 19,000 CPI. The Kone Pro starts off with the right tech to compete with other gaming mice in its price range. And if you are (no judgement here), this wheel may be a bother. It’s also not as grippy as some rubber wheels, but slippage shouldn't be a problem unless you’re literally sweating. Tactile scrolls are subtly reassuring, and it’s a little heavier to press in than other wheels. It makes for a cool side profile, as I can see through the wheel into some RGB lighting. Instead of opting for some pattern-textured rubber, the Kone Pro’s scroll wheel is a thin, but hard, piece of aluminum. (Note that the mouse has a 2-year warranty.)Īlthough the scroll wheel can get dusty and some might think it looks flimsy, it adds a special touch to the Kone Pro. But if you look through the spacing at the right angle, you'll be alarmed to see some of the mouse’s internal components. ![]() The gaps under the primary click buttons allow RGB to shine through in a unique, appealing way. Of greater concern is the amount of spacing under the primary click buttons, between them and throughout the scroll wheel, where dust accumulated during my weeks of testing. The chunky, plastic side buttons don’t look the most premium to me although I like the contrast they create on the white version of the mouse. The chassis lacks gripping and is a little slick without being gross or too slippery, but some more grip would be appreciated.Ī Roccat Kone logo stamped on the plastic chassis is inoffensive, yet snooze-worthy. It's carved with a gathering of parallel lines on the sides where it curves in, and it’s easy for fingerprints together there and elsewhere, making the mouse look extra unremarkable, especially with the black unit we’re reviewing. Roccat Kone Pro and wireless Roccat Kone Pro Air (Image credit: Tom's Hardware)Īvailable in black or white (the above picture shows both color schemes available for the wired and wireless versions of the mouse, and the white version is wireless), the Kone Pro’s plastic shell is nothing remarkable.
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