I wish I could be exaggerating with the title, but this mouse is absolutely incredible. I've tried every popular gaming/office mouse under the sun and my by far favorite has been the Logitech G502. However, I was recently introduced to lightweight mice and the Logitech G PRO Superlight had gotten my attention for a bit.
However, I always had to swap between these as the superlight was ultimately uncomfortable and had poor skates. The G502 has always been the most comfortable, but its too heavy for quick-flick gaming.
Here comes the ROCCAT Kone Pro Air. At only $30 on black friday, I didn't think too much of this mouse initially. Once I received it, I was hooked. There was no "break in" period, it just worked. It was amazing, I still cannot believe a mouse this comfortable and lightweight existed, I thought it was impossible. The build quality is absolutely phenomenal too. I don't think there is any mouse on the market that can beat this level of comfort + lightweight form factor.
One issue however, like many reviews have mentioned, is the software. It's dog water. Let me tell you how to get it working though:
1. Set the mouse setting to the center option, non-bluetooth or receiver mode. Plug it in via usb cable
2. Download the software, its called Roccat Swarm.
3. Plug in the receiver as well and update the firmware of the mouse. It might bug out so make sure the USB cable is plugged in first, THEN plug in the wireless transmitter.
4. Once updated, then you can change your DPI. The way I did this is by making sure "auto apply" was selected. This is a slow process. The software is SLOW to update. There are 5 DPI options, uncheck them all except #3, that's the one it used for me. If not, just set them all to the DPI you want, such as 1600.
5. Save settings. That's really it!
This mouse is END GAME. If you're trying to find the balance between comfort and lightweight, this is it.
| Brand | ROCCAT |
|---|---|
| Item model number | ROC-11-410-01 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 10 |
| Item Weight | 2.82 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.94 x 2.83 x 1.57 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.94 x 2.83 x 1.57 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer | ROCCAT |
| ASIN | B091BJB6B6 |
| Date First Available | April 1, 2021 |
