85
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“Unfortunately, it's significantly heavier than most mice that are built specifically for FPS gaming, so you may find you can't move the mouse quickly and accurately enough for high-level competitive play.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- 15 programmable buttons with EasyShift
- 19k DPI Owl‑Eye sensor
- Nvidia Reflex low‑latency support
- RGB lighting with richer matte hue
- 2.4 GHz USB dongle and Bluetooth connectivity
- Excellent glide
Points of Contention
- Price nearly doubles to $169
- No major feature upgrades over wired version
- Charging dock can be sensitive and prone to dislodging
- Buggy software
- Scroll wheel resistance
- No rubberized side grips
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Zackery Cuevas
PCMag
“Roccat's Kone XP Air remains as excellent as its wired variant, but in going wireless, it nearly doubles in price without adding other major features.”
80
Michelle Rae Uy
TechRadar
“Roccat has packed the Roccat Kone XP Air with features you’ll be hard‑pressed to find in its rivals, with its Easy‑Shift functionality, long battery life, and a charging dock included in the box.”
80
Myles Goldman
Tom's Hardware
“The Roccat Kone XP Air is packed with pretty lights and ergonomics, but it’ll cost you.”
