Roccat has introduced the Kone Pro and the Kone Pro Air. Both mice are aimed at players who prefer lightweight mice. This could pose competition for Razer’s Viper and Logitech’s G Pro. MeinMMO presents the gaming mice.
Roccat has introduced two new gaming mice, the Kone Pro and the Kone Pro Air. These are primarily aimed at gamers who want particularly lightweight gaming mice for gaming.
Why are holes a feature in lightweight mice? To save weight, manufacturers try to reduce the material of the mouse. This can be relatively easily achieved by using a hole or honeycomb pattern. Gaming mice like the Xtrfy M4 RGB, which MeinMMO classifies as one of the best shooter mice, utilize such a honeycomb pattern.
This is especially interesting for gamers who want to move their mouse a lot on the mousepad and do not want to strain their wrist with the weight. Especially among shooter players, lightweight mice are considered an advantage over heavier counterparts.
What is the weight of the Kone Pro and the Kone Pro Air?
- The Roccat Kone Pro weighs just 68 grams, making it very lightweight. The mouse is connected to the PC via a cable.
- The Roccat Kone Pro Air is a wireless mouse and is slightly heavier than the Kone Pro at 75 grams.
You can already get a first impression from the official YouTube video by manufacturer Roccat. In our article, we want to introduce you to the new mice in detail and see what the competition currently offers.
Roccat overtakes Kone mouse and relies on experience with lightweight mice
What sensor is used? The mouse features the Roccat Owl-Eye sensor, which is said to operate at 19,000 DPI. The sensor is based on the Pixart PMW 3370.
This sensor is officially used only in the Makalu 67 from Mountain and is said to be faster than other Pixart sensors like PMW-3389 or PMW-3360. Logitech and Razer also use adapted versions of these sensors.
In tests, the Pixart sensor PMW 3370 performs quite well with the Mountain Makalu 67. The magazine “HardwareInside” tested the Mountain mouse and praised the excellent sensor (via HardwareInside.de). This suggests that we can expect a very precise sensor with the Roccat Owl-Eye sensor as well.
What components does the mouse utilize? In addition to the sensor, the Kone mice feature heat-treated mouse feet made of pure PTFE and “Titan Switch Optical” under the buttons. These are already used in Roccat’s Burst Pro. Here they are very precise but noticeably loud.
While the wired mouse is connected to the computer with the Phantomflex cable, the Kone Pro Air offers both wireless connectivity via 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth.
When can the Kone Pro be purchased and how much does it cost? Roccat officially releases the Kone Pro and the Kone Pro Air on May 16, 2021:
- The Roccat Kone Pro costs 79.99 euros.
- The Roccat Kone Air with wireless and Bluetooth costs 129.99 euros and is thus more expensive than the cable model.
The mice are already listed on Amazon but are not yet available. Alternatively, you can also pre-order the mouse directly from Roccat (via Roccat.com)
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What does Roccat already offer? Roccat already has the Burst models in its portfolio. These include the Burst and the Burst Pro. Both mice weigh 68 grams each and thus play in the same league as the new Roccat Kone Pro. However, the Burst models feature a symmetric shape. The Kone mice are designed exclusively for right-handed users.
MeinMMO has tested the Roccat Burst Pro for you. This mouse impressed us in the test with high-quality workmanship, a good mouse cable, and precise mouse buttons.
Roccat’s Kone Pro is lighter than Razer’s Viper and Logitech’s G Pro
What does the competition offer? The two most popular representatives in the lightweight gaming mouse segment are Razer’s Viper and Logitech’s G Pro. Especially the latter is very popular among e-sports players and is frequently used.
- Razer’s Viper is a series of particularly lightweight gaming mice. While the standard Viper relies on a cable, the Viper Ultimate offers wireless mode and a dock for charging. Razer’s Viper 8K is the latest addition to the lineup. The prices of the mice range from 79 euros for the Viper to 169 euros for the Ultimate with docking station.
- Logitech’s G Pro is also a lightweight gaming mouse. It weighs 69 grams, making it slightly lighter than Razer’s Viper. With the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT, Logitech already has an even lighter successor on the market, weighing only 63 grams. Priced at 149.99 euros, this mouse, like the Viper Ultimate, is not exactly cheap.
The best gaming mice you can currently buy can be found here at MeinMMO in our buying guide. Here you can also find the Logitech G Pro Wireless, which we rate as one of the best wireless mice and can also recommend for competitive gamers.
