The ROCCAT Kone Pro is an excellent ultra-lightweight gaming mouse. It feels sturdy despite being very lightweight and has a comfortable right-handed shape with a shallow thumb rest. It's well-suited for any grip type and very nearly all hand sizes, but small hands may have difficulty reaching both side buttons using a fingertip grip. It also has remarkably low click latency, a low and adjustable lift-off distance, a wide CPI range, and a CPI you can adjust by increments of 50. Unfortunately, the software is only compatible with Windows. Also, while there's a button on the bottom of the mouse to cycle between up to five custom settings profiles, there isn't a dedicated button to cycle between CPI settings, but you can program one yourself.
Our Verdict
The ROCCAT Kone Pro is a good mouse for office and multimedia work, though it isn't for this use. It feels well-built and has a comfortable shape that's almost universally suitable for all grip types and hand sizes. You can also reprogram all of its buttons using the companion software. Unfortunately, it doesn't have wireless connectivity, the scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and a free-scrolling mode, and the software is only compatible with Windows.
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Feels well-built.
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All buttons are programmable.
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Comfortable right-handed shape with a shallow thumb rest.
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Wired-only.
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Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
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Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro is an excellent mouse for FPS gaming. It has remarkably low click latency, it's very lightweight, and it feels well-built. It has a comfortable right-handed shape that's ideal for all grip types, but small hands may not be able to reach both side buttons using a fingertip grip. It also has a cable that feels very flexible, excellent mouse feet, a wide CPI range, a CPI you can adjust by increments of 50, and an adjustable lift-off distance you can set very low.
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Feels well-built.
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Exceptionally low click latency.
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Very lightweight.
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Comfortable right-handed shape with a shallow thumb rest.
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No dedicated button to cycle CPI settings.
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Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro is a good mouse for MMO gaming, but it doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as dedicated MMO mice. Thankfully, all the buttons it does have are programmable. It also feels well-built and has a comfortable shape ideal for all grip types, though small hands may have trouble reaching both side buttons using a fingertip grip. It has exceptionally low click latency, a wide CPI range, a CPI you can adjust by steps of 50, and a lift-off distance that's also adjustable and can be set very low. Unfortunately, if you want to customize your settings, the companion software is only compatible with Windows.
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Feels well-built.
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Exceptionally low click latency.
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All buttons are programmable.
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Comfortable right-handed shape with a shallow thumb rest.
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Not nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse.
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No dedicated button to cycle CPI settings.
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Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
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Feels well-built.
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Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
- 6.7 Work
- 9.3 Video Games (FPS)
- 8.3 Video Games (MMO)
- 9.6 Raw Performance
- Updated Jan 10, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
- Updated Dec 07, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Mar 01, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4. This update modifies our Hand Size Recommendation test, adding a more granular hand size recommendation chart. We've moved several minor tests into different test groups, removed the Travel usage, and added a new Raw Performance usage. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Sep 16, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3. This update adds a new Sensor Latency test and makes minor changes to several of our existing tests, resulting in test result changes in several sections. For more information, you can check out our full changelog here.
- Updated Aug 18, 2022: Following the update to Test Bench 1.1, we've updated some of the language in this review to better reflect the changes to our Click Latency methodology.
- Updated Aug 17, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.
- Updated Aug 16, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Jun 04, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Jun 02, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated May 27, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated May 25, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated May 10, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The ROCCAT Kone Pro we tested is the black color variant, and it's also available in white. The very similar ROCCAT Kone Pro Air is a wireless version of this mouse. You can see the label for our unit here.
Compared To Other Mice
The ROCCAT Kone Pro is a continuation of ROCCAT's Kone lineup and follows the ROCCAT Kone Pure Ultra. It's an excellent wired gaming mouse marketed to both the esports community and more casual gamers, but it joins an already crowded lightweight FPS mouse marketplace. It has solid performance, and it's among the lightest mice we've tested. Its standout feature is arguably the ergonomic right-handed shape that sets it apart from some of its less versatile ambidextrous-shaped competitors.
For more recommendations, check out our picks for the best lightweight mouse, the best wired mouse, or the best gaming mouse.
The ROCCAT Burst Pro and the ROCCAT Kone Pro are both excellent ultra-light gaming mice. The Burst Pro has an ambidextrous shape, better mouse feet, and a dedicated button that cycles through CPI settings. On the other hand, the Kone Pro has a right-handed shape. It feels sturdier and has a cable that feels lighter and more flexible. It also has a slightly higher CPI maximum. Both mice are ideal for all grip types, and only small hands may have difficulty reaching both side buttons using a fingertip grip.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro Air is a wireless version of the ROCCAT Kone Pro. It connects wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver or Bluetooth. The Kone Pro is significantly lighter, but it's wired-only. Both mice are almost universally well-suited to all grip types and hand sizes, but small hands may not reach all buttons using a fingertip grip.
The GLORIOUS Model O and the ROCCAT Kone Pro are excellent ultra-light gaming mice. The GLORIOUS has an ambidextrous shape, better mouse feet, and a more consistent sensor. Comparatively, the ROCCAT has a right-handed shape, a wider CPI range, and a more precisely adjustable CPI. Both mice are very well-suited for all grip types, but the GLORIOUS isn't suitable for smaller hands.
The Razer DeathAdder V2 and the ROCCAT Kone Pro are both excellent wired gaming mice. The Razer has better mouse feet and a lower click latency. It's very well-suited for all grip types, but small hands may not reach all buttons using a claw or fingertip grip. On the other hand, the ROCCAT is significantly lighter, feels sturdier, and has a much more flexible feeling cable. It's also very well-suited for all grip types, though small hands may not reach all buttons using a fingertip grip.
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.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro is a better, wired gaming mouse than the ROCCAT Kone Pure Ultra, but the two have nearly identical shapes. The Kone Pro is marginally lighter but feels sturdier. It also has a much more flexible cable, mouse feet that glide more smoothly, and a lower click latency. On the other hand, the Kone Pure Ultra has a more consistent sensor and two CPI buttons behind the scroll wheel for adjusting your CPI settings on the fly, a feature the Kone Pro lacks.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro and the ROCCAT Kone XP have the same sensors and very similar shapes but are designed for different uses. The Kone Pro is significantly lighter and has somewhat lower click latency. It's designed primarily for FPS gaming. On the other hand, the ROCCAT Kone XP has many more programmable buttons, making it a more suitable choice for a variety of game genres, including MOBA, Battle Royale, and MMO games. It also has much more extensive RGB lighting options.
The ROCCAT Burst Pro Air and the ROCCAT Kone Pro are gaming mice with key differences. The Kone Pro is a wired-only model with a right-handed design, and it's much lighter. Also, it has better click latency. On the other hand, the Burst Pro Air is a wireless mouse with a symmetrical shape. Its feet offer a slightly better gliding experience, and it has more RGB zones.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro is an excellent ultra-lightweight gaming mouse, while the ROCCAT Kain 200 AIMO is a decent wireless gaming mouse. The Kone Pro is a wired-only model that's significantly lighter and feels better built. It has a much more flexible cable and mouse feet that glide more smoothly. It also has a wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and much lower click latency. On the other hand, the Kain 200 AIMO connects with its charging cable or wirelessly with a USB receiver. It also has a more consistent sensor. Both mice are suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes.
The ROCCAT Kone XP Air and the ROCCAT Kone Pro are similar gaming mice from the same lineup. The Kone XP Air is a wireless model with significantly more programmable buttons, making it a good choice for more complex titles like MMOs and MOBAS. It also has more extensive RGB lighting and includes a charging dock that acts as a wireless extender. On the other hand, the Kone Pro is a wired model that's significantly lighter and has fewer buttons. It also has somewhat better gaming performance and is a better choice for playing focused on faster-paced titles like FPS games.
The Razer Basilisk V2 and the ROCCAT Kone Pro are both excellent wired gaming mice. The Basilisk has a larger body with a thumb rest and an extra side button, which is also removable. It also has a lower click latency and a scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons that also unlocks for free scrolling. Comparatively, the ROCCAT is much lighter and has a more lightweight and flexible-feeling cable. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types and best-suited for larger hands.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro is a better wired gaming mouse than the EVGA X17. The ROCCAT is much lighter and feels sturdier. It also has a much more flexible cable and mouse feet that glide more smoothly. Performance-wise, it has a higher maximum CPI, a more consistent sensor, and lower click latency. On the other hand, the EVGA has a higher maximum polling rate and four extra buttons, including an additional side button and L/R mouse wheel tilt buttons. Both mice are suitable for all grip types, but the ROCCAT is slightly more accommodating for more hand sizes.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro and the GLORIOUS Model I are similar wired-only, gaming mice. They both have a right-handed shape with a slight thumb rest for extra support. However, the ROCCAT is better suited for more hand sizes and grip styles whereas the GLORIOUS is too big for small hands to use comfortably with any grip type. Otherwise, they have similar CPI ranges and click latencies.
The GLORIOUS Model D and the ROCCAT Kone Pro are both excellent lightweight gaming mice and are nearly the same weight, though the ROCCAT is marginally lighter, despite its solid plastic body. The ROCCAT also feels sturdier, has a wider CPI range, a more adjustable CPI, and a lower lift-off distance. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS has smoother-gliding mouse feet. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types and very nearly all hand sizes.
The Razer Viper and the ROCCAT Kone Pro are both excellent lightweight gaming mice and are nearly the same weight, though the ROCCAT is marginally lighter. The ROCCAT also feels sturdier, has a more flexible cable, and has smoother gliding feet. It also has onboard memory. Comparatively, the Razer Viper has two extra side buttons on the right side, making it a true ambidextrous mouse. Both mice are suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes, though the Razer is best-suited for a claw or fingertip grip, and the ROCCAT is best-suited for a palm or claw grip.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro is a better gaming mouse than the ROCCAT Kain 120 AIMO. The Kone Pro is lighter, and it has better build quality, a much more flexible cable, and smoother-gliding mouse feet. Also, it has lower latency and a higher maximum CPI. On the other hand, the Kain 120 AIMO has more RGB zones and a CPI-switching button below the scroll wheel. Both mice are suitable with any grip type, but people with extra-large hands may prefer the Kone Pro for a palm grip, and people with small hands may prefer the Kain 120 AIMO for a claw or fingertip grip.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro and the Sharkoon Light² 200 are both excellent ultra-light gaming mice that weigh nearly the same, but the ROCCAT performs better for gaming overall, thanks to its much lower click latency. The ROCCAT feels sturdier than the Sharkoon, its paracord-like cable is more flexible, and the mouse has more programmable inputs thanks to its Easy-Shift[+] button that enables a second layer of commands. On the other hand, the Sharkoon has a honeycomb cutout pattern on its top and sides, but it comes with an alternative solid palm rest if you don't like the look or feel of the cutouts.
Test Results
The ROCCAT Kone Pro has a black matte solid plastic body, glossy black buttons, a shallow thumb rest, and an aluminum scroll wheel. It has a single RGB zone visible through a honeycomb pattern in the semi-transparent left and right click buttons.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro feels sturdy, despite being very lightweight and made almost entirely of plastic. It doesn't flex when squeezed, and the buttons provide good physical feedback.
This mouse has a fairly low profile, a rounded back, a shallow thumb rest, and two side buttons on the left. It should be very comfortable for right-handed users regardless of hand size. However, if you'd prefer a mouse with a more symmetrical shape, check out the ROCCAT Burst Pro Air.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro has a cable that feels very light and flexible, and it moves across desks with minimal drag.
This mouse has excellent mouse feet that glide very smoothly on hard and soft mousepads and even directly on tables.
You can reprogram all the buttons on the ROCCAT Kone Pro using the companion software, and you can assign an Easy-Shift[+] button to enable a second layer of commands.
This mouse has exceptionally low click latency, and it feels more than responsive enough for casual and competitive gamers alike.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro uses ROCCAT's proprietary Owl-Eye sensor, which they indicate is based on the PixArt PAW 3370. It has a wide CPI range and a CPI you can adjust by increments of 50. It also has a very low lift-off that you can adjust using the companion software. However, we don't test lift-off distance adjustability at this time. The available polling rates are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz.
The scroll wheel is made of aluminum. It feels precise, the steps are well defined, and the notched pattern provides good grip.
The ROCCAT Swarm software is great. It has a modern interface and many options for customization, mostly located on one screen, though it may be overwhelming for more casual users.