Scope of delivery and unboxing
The Roccat Kone XP Air is a state-of-the-art gaming mouse with many interesting features, but I don’t use them all. But always good if you could, if you wanted or needed to. And what’s in it now, in the box already pictured? Besides the mouse (logical), you will find a real quick start guide (hooray!), a white USB-C cable, a receiver dongle for wireless (proprietary wireless) and a docking station for the mouse. The software is downloaded directly from the manufacturer and then, as with the keyboard, the update party is started. This costs a little time, but at least no nerves. Only you should then have the mouse connected with the cable. But I’ll come to the Swarm software for keyboard and mouse separately.
Let’s unpack the mouse once and really shake it, just like the keyboard! Nothing rattles and there are no loose processing residues inside either. First, I plugged the mouse into the cable, let it update and charge, and then tested it like this to get a general feel for the mouse. I always do that in principle, because you will notice a possible difference to wireless operation after a few days. And I can already spoil it: There is none for me.
For me, the weight is extremely important, because I prefer a good average, which also does not fatigue. At 99 grams, the mouse is really at the top of my list. And the size also fits me, although smaller hands would certainly be hopelessly overwhelmed. With a length of 126 mm and a width of 72 mm, this is rather something for full-grown hands, especially since the height of 40 mm also turns out to be rather lush. So tiny goes a little differently. The cable is also not so rigid that it would hinder you greatly. But yes, without it is then better, because even more convenient.
And what else? On the top of the mouse are the two obligatory main buttons, a 4-way mouse wheel and a single button as a mountain top. On the edge of the left mouse button are two small switches that cry out for the index finger. On the left side, there are 5 more keys, four of which nestle close to each other in the thumb’s catchment area (I have my problems there) and the fifth key then provides the thumb rest. Assigning the key mapping is easy, software including “Easy-Shift[+]” and so… We already had that with the keyboard. The rest is self-explanatory in the Swarm software anyway.
The white side panels of the typical right-handed mouse are slightly ribbed and thus certainly offer a bit more grip than a smooth side panel. The upper, transparent area of the case is kept smooth, just like the keys. However, the indentation on the bottom of the mouse for the dongle is extremely susceptible to dirt. Apart from that, you will find the function keys for the connection including an off switch. The four generous Teflon surfaces let the mouse glide quite neatly.
Processing and technology
Roccat uses the Owl Eye sensor with a maximum of 19,000 DPI in the Kone XP Air. The Owl-Eye sensor is based on the PMW 3370 from Pix-Art and is thus one of the current best sensors and also offers a very low error rate. Whether you really need these DPI numbers is up to you. Angle snapping is off by default, thanks for that. The clicks of the Roccat Kone XP seem extremely crisp and plenty precise, but they are not too loud. The optical switches used offer a well-detectable pressure point. Yes, it can be even better, but this is already top class.
The Kone XP Air uses the new “Roccat Krystal 4D Wheel”, a pretty solid 4-way mouse wheel that you can move for scrolling or left and right. The grid and tactile feel are well pronounced, which creates a secure feeling, at least for me. The workmanship and the gap dimensions are good and everything generally looks very high-quality. This workmanship is also found in the sufficiently heavy and stable docking station on decent rubber feet on the bottom.
Charging time and runtime
Roccat advertises the battery life for the mouse as “more than 100 hours”. I had tried to manage five intensive workdays and evenings with it and also dutifully left the mouse without docking station (without mechanically turning it off). She had kept that up nicely, too. Then on day 6, the software announced itself with a low-level parody, with a small icon in the systray notifying me of the slackening state. Out of the way, Santa Claus. Whereby no one will do it that way.
Putting it on the docking station and charging it is actually not a big hurdle. Unless the PC is really off properly. But a maximum of 30 minutes is enough to squeeze out 5 to 6 hours of mouse operation again.
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