ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered  Mouse Review

Reviewed Aug 12, 2021 at 10:00am
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered

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The ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered is a decent wired gaming mouse. It has a comfortable right-handed shape with a thumb rest and three side buttons on the left. It feels very well-built, and it has five independent RGB lighting zones. It's well-suited for all hand sizes using a palm grip but isn't suitable for smaller hand sizes using other grip types. Performance-wise, it has a very low lift-off distance, a wide CPI range, and you can adjust the set CPI by increments of 50. Unfortunately, it's quite a large mouse and very heavy. Also, its click latency is somewhat higher than on similar gaming mice, and the customization software is only compatible with Windows.

Our Verdict

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Office/Multimedia 

The ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered is decent for office and multimedia work. It feels very well-built, and it has a comfortable right-handed shape with a thumb rest. It's well-suited for all hand sizes using a palm grip, and you can program all of its buttons using the customization software. Unfortunately, this mouse is wired-only, the software is only compatible with Windows, and while the mouse wheel has L/R tilt buttons, it doesn't have a free-scrolling mode.

Pros
  • Feels very well-built.
  • Comfortable right-handed shape with a thumb rest.
Cons
  • Wired-only.
  • Scroll wheel has no free scrolling mode.
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Video Games (FPS) 

The ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered is a decent FPS gaming mouse, but it's very heavy, and its click latency is somewhat higher than on similar gaming mice. That said, it feels very well-built, and it has a comfortable right-handed shape that's well-suited for all hand sizes using a palm grip. However, it isn't suitable for smaller-sized hands using a claw or fingertip grip. Performance-wise, it has a very low lift-off distance and a wide CPI range. You can also adjust the CPI by increments of 50.

Pros
  • Feels very well-built.
  • Comfortable right-handed shape with a thumb rest.
Cons
  • Very heavy.
  • Braided cable isn't very flexible.
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Video Games (MMO) 

The ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered is an impressive mouse for MMO gaming, but it doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse. That said, it feels very well-built, and it has a comfortable, right-handed shape with a thumb rest. It's well-suited for a palm grip for all hand sizes, and you can reprogram all of the buttons using the customization software. Performance-wise, it has a very low lift-off distance, a wide CPI range, and you can adjust the CPI by increments of 50. However, it has higher click latency than most gaming mice.

Pros
  • Feels very well-built.
  • All buttons are programmable.
  • The set CPI is adjustable by increments of 50.
  • Scroll wheel has L/R tilt buttons.
Cons
  • Not nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse.
  • Braided cable isn't very flexible.
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Ultra-Light Gaming 

The ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered is inadequate for ultra-light gaming as it's very heavy and has somewhat higher click latency than many other gaming mice. Also, its braided cable isn't very flexible, and its feet don't glide as smoothly as those on a dedicated ultra-light gaming mouse. That said, it feels very well-built, and it has a comfortable, right-handed shape with a thumb rest. However, it isn't suitable for smaller hands using a claw or fingertip grip.

Pros
  • Feels very well-built.
Cons
  • Very heavy.
  • Braided cable isn't very flexible.
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Travel 

The ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered is a poor mouse for travel as it's quite bulky and may not fit in most laptop cases. It's also a wired-only mouse, making it cumbersome to use in tight spaces like buses, trains, or planes. That said, it feels very well-built, and it has a comfortable right-handed shape well-suited for all hand sizes using a palm grip.

Pros
  • Feels very well-built.
Cons
  • Quite bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
  • Wired-only.
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Aug 12, 2021: Review published.
    2.  Updated Jul 20, 2021: Early access published.
    3.  Updated Jun 08, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Jun 07, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    The ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered we tested is the black color variant. It's also available in a white color variant. You can see the label for our unit here.

    Popular Mouse Comparisons

    The ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered is an iteration of ROCCAT's extensive Kone lineup and precedes the ROCCAT Kone Pure Ultra. The Kone AIMO Remastered is an updated version of the earlier ROCCAT Kone AIMO, which itself was an update of the original 2007 model. Compared to its predecessor, the remastered version has more independent RGB lighting zones, a new sensor with a wider CPI range, and a remodeled thumb rest design. Unfortunately, it's very heavy compared to most other wired gaming mice, and its click latency is somewhat higher than many other options at this price point.

    For other options, check out our picks for the best mouse, the best wired mouse, and the best gaming mouse.

    ROCCAT Kone Pro

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    The ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered is an earlier iteration of the Kone lineup, while the ROCCAT Kone Pro is more recent. The Kone Pro is much lighter and feels sturdier. It has a much more flexible cable and mouse feet that glide more smoothly. Performance-wise, it has a wider CPI range and a much lower click latency. Comparatively, the Remastered has one additional side button, two CPI buttons behind the scroll wheel, and a scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons. It also has four more independent RGB lighting zones. Both mice are suitable for all grip types, but the Kone Pro accommodates more hand sizes.

    ROCCAT Kone Pro Air

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    The ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered is an earlier, wired iteration of the Kone mouse lineup, while the ROCCAT Kone Pro Air is a newer, wireless version. The Air is much lighter and feels sturdier. It connects either wired with its charging cable or wirelessly with its USB receiver or via Bluetooth. It also has mouse feet that glide more smoothly, a wider CPI range, and lower click latency. On the other hand, the Remastered has two additional programmable buttons, including one extra side button. Both mice are suitable for all grip types, but the Air accommodates more hand sizes overall.

    GLORIOUS Model D

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    The GLORIOUS Model D is an excellent lightweight gaming mouse, while the ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered is a decent wired gaming mouse with more features. The GLORIOUS is significantly lighter and has a more flexible cable. It also has mouse feet that glide more smoothly and lower click latency. On the other hand, the ROCCAT feels sturdier and has four more independent RGB zones. It has an additional side button and a mouse wheel with L/R tilt buttons. Also, it has a wider CPI range, a CPI you can adjust more precisely, and a lower lift-off distance.

    Razer DeathAdder V2

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    The Razer DeathAdder V2 is a better wired gaming mouse than the ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered. The Razer is significantly lighter and has a somewhat more flexible cable. It also has mouse feet that glide more smoothly, a higher maximum CPI, and a much lower click latency. On the other hand, the ROCCAT feels sturdier and has a thumb rest. It also has an additional side button, a scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons, and three more independent RGB zones. Both mice are well-suited for all hand sizes using a palm grip, but neither is suitable for small hands using a claw or fingertip grip.

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    Wireless Versatility
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