ROCCAT ROC-11-730 Kone Pure Ultra - Light ErgonoMic Gaming Mouse (16000 Dpi Optical Sensor RGB Lighting Ultra Light) Black

My history with Roccat is long and sordid. I love the design of their products but they usually tend to have one or more fatal flaws that rear their heads over time. I owned the original Roccat Kone back in 2019 (bought it to play Apex Legends) and loved it except for when the mouse wheel started registering my up-scrolls as down-scrolls. Roccat design has always been A+ but their quality control has been more like a C+.The Kone Pure Ultra is basically the Kone with no flaws. It only has one lighting zone, so it's a little more understated, and it's ever so slightly smaller while still preserving the ergonomic design with the thumb groove on the left.For me, this is the most comfortable mouse I've ever owned. I have medium to large hands. This is probably the most direct successor to the legendary MX518 you can find in terms of shape and feel. I used a G502 for years and liked it but found that its narrow shape left my hands cramping and would blister my pinky finger over time. That design is better suited for gamers with smaller frames and hands. Guys like Shroud or XQC.The Kone Pro Ultra has the PERFECT amount of width for someone who has medium to large hands and uses a fingertip grip.Accuracy at 1000hz polling rate is fantastic, and all the buttons have a satisfying feel. The side mouse buttons are pristinely positioned and unlike other mice, they are curved and flat, meaning you don't have to deal with a sharp edge digging into your thumb all the time.Now onto the BEST part of this mouse for me, aside from its shape and size - the scroll wheel. I've gone through SO many mice trying to find the perfect scroll wheel, and they have ALL either become sludgy over time to where the notches are indiscernible, OR they begin malfunctioning.In my FPS games, I bind middle mouse to toggle crouch and I use scroll up and scroll down for weapon 1 and weapon 2, so I am using the scroll wheel A LOT. I also do IT for my job and I work from home, so the scroll wheel sees lots of use here.I am happy to report that I've owned this mouse since February 2023 and it still functions like day 1. No malfunctions, the middle mouse click still feels great, and the notches when scrolling up or down can still clearly be felt. Hallelujah.I will note that I replaced the stock feet on this mouse with some PTFE Corepad Skatez. The default feet were fine but did start to get a little worn down after about 4 months. I've had zero issues since replacing the feet, which have lasted me 6 months with no wear. I like that there are only two mouse feet and that they are BIG. There are less things that can go wrong and overall more contact area with the mouse pad. I'm using a Skypad 3.0 glass mousepad for reference.One nitpicky criticism of this mouse is that the cable is standard rubber. A braided or paracord cable would be great if this mouse is redesigned in the future.But that doesn't take away from the fact that this mouse has the perfect size for medium to large handed fingertip grippers, amazing ergonomics, and the best scroll wheel on the market.An easy recommendation if you meet the above criteria and want to click on some heads on FPS games.

Ok, I will start off by saying this mouse is light, feels very comfortable in the hand, and the sensor is phenomenal. Also, I personally don't have any issues with the cord, as some others have stated but that's just my opinion. The scroll wheel is also awesome, and the two side buttons aren't too much of a hassle to press, at least for me they aren't.However, one big thing (in my eyes anyways), is that the DPI buttons right by the scroll wheel are either very touchy, or the software (Swarm) is buggy and keeps changing my DPI to 1600, when I play on 800. So this just hampers with muscle memory for my aim. Yes, it is usually is very obvious when it happens, but it still is a hassle to deal with on a consistent basis.Edit (June 14, 2020): This mouse has now developed a double click issue. Far be it from me to be a critic here, but I feel like I should get more than 5 months out of a mouse I paid $69.99 for. I had such high hopes for this mouse, as it is fairly decent outside of the double clicking and the dpi changing. Honestly, I could just take the mouse apart to remedy the double click issue, but this shouldn't be an issue, and it is a common one at that with mice these days. I've had SEVERAL mice develop this issue.

The ROCCAT KONE Pure Ultra Gaming Mouse impresses with its lightweight design and responsive performance, making it a great choice for gamers. Weighing in at just 66g, it allows for swift movements without causing fatigue during long sessions. The customizable RGB lighting adds a nice touch, and the PixArt sensor delivers precise tracking. The ergonomic shape fits comfortably in the hand, accommodating various grip styles. Overall, it’s a solid option for those seeking a high-performance gaming mouse without unnecessary bulk.

The Kone Pure shape is polarizing, people seem to either love it or hate it, I'm in the love it group.My previous main mouse was the Roccat Leadr, which is a bit bigger and literally twice the weight.The KPU clicks are nice, not quite as good as the Kain series. Mousewheel is top tier.Build quality is great, much better than my Glorious Model O.The finish is almost a matte finish, it's not grippy like gloss, but it doesn't slip in my hand, it's hard to describe accurately.Cable is a cable, some reviewers have complained that it's not super flexible, I have it in a bungee and never notice it, and I came from a wireless mouse.If you like the shape, this is a fantastic mouse.