The ROCCAT Kone XP is a high-end gaming mouse versatile enough for multiple genres. It's a continuation of ROCCAT's popular Kone lineup, and its right-handed, ergonomic shape is nearly identical to the ROCCAT Kone Pro. The two mice also use the same proprietary Owl-Eye sensor based on the PixArt PAW3370. However, this mouse is significantly heavier than the more FPS-oriented Kone Pro. This mouse also has many more buttons, making it well-suited for MOBAs, Battle Royales, and MMO games. Also, it has more elaborate RGB lighting than other entries in the series, with numerous lighting zones that shine through the semi-transparent top shell, each fully configurable using the companion software.
Our Verdict
The ROCCAT Kone XP is decent for office and multimedia work. It feels well-built and has an ergonomic right-handed shape with a thumb rest. It has plenty of buttons, all of which you can remap for productivity commands using the customization software. Unfortunately, there are no wireless connection options. Also, while the scroll wheel has L/R tilt buttons, it doesn't unlock for free-scrolling.
- Comfortable right handed shape.
- Impressive number of buttons.
- Scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling mode.
- Wired-only.
The ROCCAT Kone XP is very good for FPS gaming. It feels well-built and has a comfortable, right-handed shape with a thumb rest. The feet glide well on mousepads and desks, and the cable is lightweight and flexible. You can adjust your preferred CPI very precisely within a broad range. Performance-wise, the minimum lift-off distance is very low and adjustable, and the click latency is good. However, most FPS-oriented options at a similar price point have somewhat lower latency, and overall this mouse is heavier than most FPS-focused competitors.
- Comfortable right handed shape.
- Solid overall sensor performance.
- Heavy.
The ROCCAT Kone XP is great for MMO gaming. Its construction feels high quality, and it has an ergonomic, right-handed shape comfortable enough for long sessions. It also has an impressive number of buttons, all of which you can program using the customization software. Performance-wise, you can adjust the CPI very precisely within a very broad range. The click latency is good, though somewhat disappointing compared to some of its similarly-priced competitors.
- Comfortable right handed shape.
- Solid overall sensor performance.
- Impressive number of buttons.
- All buttons are programmable.
- Doesn't have quite as many buttons as a dedicated MMO gaming mouse.
The ROCCAT Kone XP is significantly heavier than a dedicated ultra-light gaming mouse, and there are plenty of lighter options at this price point. That said, it garners a good score overall as it performs well despite the overall weight being a weakness for this use. It has good click latency and feels well-built. It also has an ergonomic, right-handed shape with a thumb rest, a lightweight and flexible cable, and mouse feet that glide smoothly on mousepads and desks.
- Comfortable right handed shape.
- Solid overall sensor performance.
- Heavy.
The ROCCAT Kone XP is inadequate for travel as it's bulky and won't fit in most laptop cases. It's also a wired mouse, making it cumbersome to use in small spaces like buses, trains, or planes. That said, it does feel sturdily made and has a comfortable shape.
- Comfortable right handed shape.
- Bulky, won't fit in most laptop cases.
- Wired-only.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 09, 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 Nov 17, 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 May 04, 2022: Review published.
- Updated Apr 28, 2022: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The ROCCAT Kone XP we tested is the black color variant, but it's also available in white. See the label for our unit here.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The ROCCAT Kone XP takes ROCCAT's Kone lineup in a new direction. It moves the series closer to well-established, multi-genre gaming mice like the Logitech G502 HERO or the Razer Basilisk V3. This mouse is much heavier than previous versions of the Kone, but it has many more programmable buttons, making it more versatile for a wider range of games than previous versions. Unlike similar multi-genre mice currently available, and contrary to wider industry trends, this mouse also places a greater emphasis on RGB lighting, making this mouse an easy recommendation for RGB enthusiasts.
For other options, see our recommendations for the best mice, the best wired mice, and the best gaming mice.
The Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED and the ROCCAT Kone XP are gaming mice designed to be versatile enough to handle multiple game genres. The Logitech connects wirelessly and has a somewhat lower click latency. Its software is also available for both Windows and macOS, while the ROCCAT software is only compatible with Windows. On the other hand, the ROCCAT is a wired-only model. It's slightly lighter and has more programmable inputs. It also has much more elaborate RGB lighting. While both mice have scroll wheels with L/R tilt buttons, only the Logitech's wheel has a free-scrolling mode.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro Air and the ROCCAT Kone XP use the same sensors and have almost identical shapes, but they're designed for different uses. the Kone Pro Air is a wireless mouse designed for FPS gaming. It's significantly lighter, it feels sturdier, and it has much lower click latency. On the other hand, the Kone XP is designed to be versatile enough for a variety of game genres, including MOBAs, and Battle Royales. It has many more programmable inputs and much more extensive RGB lighting.
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 Kone XP and the ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered are very similar multi-genre gaming mice from the same lineup, but the Kone XP performs better overall. The Kone XP is lighter and has five additional buttons. It also has better feet, a more flexible cable, and a slightly lower click latency. Both mice have RGB lighting, but the Kone XP has more lighting zones.
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