ROCCAT Tyon  Mouse Review

Reviewed Feb 03, 2020 at 08:49am
Retest May 29, 2023 at 03:27pm
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
ROCCAT Tyon

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Office/Multimedia 
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Video Games (FPS) 
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Video Games (MMO) 
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Ultra-Light Gaming 
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Travel 

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The ROCCAT Tyon is a decent wired FPS gaming mouse. It has a ton of programmable buttons and a slightly slanted, ergonomic design. Its sensor performance is excellent and consistent, with a fairly wide adjustable CPI range and a fairly low click latency that should be fast enough even for competitive gaming. While all the buttons are programmable, unfortunately, we found its software to be quite laggy and buggy. The mouse is quite heavy and large, and those with small hands will likely have a hard time reaching all the buttons in any grip type.

Our Verdict

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Office/Multimedia 

The ROCCAT Tyon is an alright mouse for office and multimedia use. Its slanted ergonomic design is quite comfortable to use, and its large amount of programmable buttons is great to help you quickly navigate through programs. Unfortunately, it's too large for people with small hands, as they'll have a hard time reaching the front buttons.

Pros
  • Lots of programmable buttons.
  • Comfortable, right-handed fit.
  • Excellent sensor performance and decently low click latency.
Cons
  • Laggy software.
  • Rigid and stiff cable.
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Video Games (FPS) 

The ROCCAT Tyon is a decent mouse for FPS games. While it has a low click latency and excellent sensor performance, unfortunately, it's a heavy mouse which may not be ideal for FPS games. Its cable is also quite stiff and may drag on your desk unless you use a bungee. The mouse itself is quite large, and people with small hands will have a hard time reaching all the buttons regardless of grip type.

Pros
  • Lots of programmable buttons.
  • Comfortable, right-handed fit.
  • Excellent sensor performance and decently low click latency.
Cons
  • Laggy software.
  • Rigid and stiff cable.
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Video Games (MMO) 

The ROCCAT Tyon is a very good mouse for MMO games due to its large amount of programmable buttons. While it doesn't have a side panel of buttons like most dedicated MMO mice, it has buttons spread all over the mouse. You can use the companion software to reprogram every button, as well as set a second layer to give you a total of 32 programmable buttons. Unfortunately, the mouse is too big for people with small hands, as they'll have a hard time reaching all the buttons.

Pros
  • Lots of programmable buttons.
  • Comfortable, right-handed fit.
  • Excellent sensor performance and decently low click latency.
Cons
  • Laggy software.
  • Rigid and stiff cable.
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Ultra-Light Gaming 

The ROCCAT Tyon isn't recommended if you're a fan of ultra-light gaming. The mouse is quite bulky and heavy and isn't nearly as light as some other options.

Pros
  • Lots of programmable buttons.
  • Comfortable, right-handed fit.
  • Excellent sensor performance and decently low click latency.
Cons
  • Laggy software.
  • Rigid and stiff cable.
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Travel 

The ROCCAT Tyon is a bulky and wired mouse that isn't recommended for travel. It's too big to easily toss into a laptop case, and it has a cumbersome wire, making it less than ideal to use in tight spaces like on a plane.

Pros
  • Lots of programmable buttons.
  • Comfortable, right-handed fit.
  • Excellent sensor performance and decently low click latency.
Cons
  • Laggy software.
  • Rigid and stiff cable.
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    Office/Multimedia
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    Video Games (FPS)
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    Video Games (MMO)
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    Ultra-Light Gaming
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    Travel
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated May 29, 2023: After receiving user feedback, we've investigated and fixed an error in the Buttons section of this review. The result of the Profile Switching Test was previously recorded as No but has now been corrected to Yes.
    2.  Updated Oct 26, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
    3.  Updated Feb 03, 2020: Review published.
    4.  Updated Jan 29, 2020: Early access published.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    This mouse is available in white or black. While we tested the black version, we expect the performance of the two to be the same.

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    The ROCCAT Tyon has a lot more buttons spread all over its body than most wired gaming mice. Unlike dedicated MMO mice that have a panel of buttons on the side, the buttons on the Tyon are spread all around, similar to the Logitech G300s but with even more buttons.

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    Corsair SCIMITAR PRO RGB

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    The Corsair SCIMITAR PRO RGB is a better wired gaming mouse than the ROCCAT Tyon. While both mice are quite heavy, the Corsair has a much wider adjustable CPI range and is much more suitable for small hands in palm or claw grip. The Corsair's software is also fully compatible with macOS.

    Razer DeathAdder Elite

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    The Razer DeathAdder Elite is a better wired gaming mouse than the ROCCAT Tyon. The Razer is much lighter, and its slightly smaller body is better suited for small hands if you use a palm grip. It also has a much wider adjustable CPI range. On the other hand, the ROCCAT has way more programmable buttons.

    SteelSeries Rival 600

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    The SteelSeries Rival 600 is a much better mouse for FPS games than the ROCCAT Tyon. The SteelSeries is lighter, has a slightly lower click latency, and has a wider adjustable CPI range. Both mice are too large for people with small hands to use comfortably, but if you have medium or large hands and use a fingertip grip, the SteelSeries is much easier to hold. On the other hand, the ROCCAT has way more programmable buttons than the SteelSeries.

    Logitech G300s

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    The Logitech G300s is a much better mouse for FPS gaming than the ROCCAT Tyon. The Logitech is slightly smaller and can be used in palm and claw grip by people with small hands, while the ROCCAT isn't for small hands with any grip type. They're both wired mice, and while the ROCCAT has a much wider adjustable CPI range, the Logitech has a slightly lower click latency. The Logitech is a lot lighter, however, which makes it a better choice for FPS games.

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    Comfort Of Use
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    Wireless Versatility
    Bluetooth
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    Receiver
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    Battery Type
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    Use When Charging
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    On/Off Activation
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    Receiver Extender
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    Mouse Feet
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    Control
    Sensor Specifications
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    Minimum CPI (DPI)
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    Buttons
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    Number Of Side Buttons
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    Number Of Programmable Inputs
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    Profile Switching Button
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    CPI (DPI) Switching Button
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    Gesture Support
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    Account Needed
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    On-Board Memory
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    CPI (DPI) Adjustment
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    Polling Rate Adjustment
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    Mouse Compatibility
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