Roccat Kone AIMO

Its heaviness and lack of unlimited game profiles detract, but the Kone AIMO's physical design, PixArt sensor, and Easy-Shift programmability help it shine.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Roccat Kone AIMO 1

Product details

  • 5 lighting Zones - featuring five Independently configurable lighting Zones, you can now customize your gaming aesthetic like never before; they also Synergize perfectly to allow for even smoother and more fluid lighting transitions
  • Iconic Kone ergonomics - The legendary Kone shape has been tried and tested and is loved by Gamers the world over; close your eyes and place your hand atop it and you'll know it's unmistakably the Kone AIMO
  • Evolutionary performance coating - grippy, durable and dirt-resistant thanks to a hybrid anti-wear coating; The performance finish helps you keep a firm hold of the Kone AIMO during even the most frantic of gaming sessions
  • 24 button functions - Upgraded to include an improved thumb area, The Kone AIMO now boast additional versatility; the lowermost of the three thumb button defaults to Easy-Shift for an impressive total of 24 possible functions
  • Roccat owl-eye sensor - experience unrelenting pointer precision with the all-new 16, 000DPI Roccat owl-eye Optical sensor; The sensor is adjustable in 1DPI increments and is characterized by exceptionally sharp accuracy and tracking capabilities

PROS

+ PixArt 3361 optical sensor.
+ Excellent selection of assignable button actions and Easy-Shift for doubling them.
+ Five DPI settings.
+ Game-specific profiles.

CONS

- Expensive.
- No side grips.
- Heavy for fast gaming.
- Only five stored profiles.
- No separate X/Y axis controls.
- Configuration utility is hard to read.
- No lefty version.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on December 05, 2017
Its heaviness and lack of unlimited game profiles detract, but the Kone AIMO's physical design, PixArt sensor, and Easy-Shift programmability help it shine.
80
By TrustedReviews on April 09, 2018
The Kone is the latest mouse in Roccat’s ‘AIMO’ lineup. It features brightly designed RGB lighting and offers top-class performance across games of all genres.
70