THE NEW Roccat Kone XP Air Review 🔥
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- Опубликовано: 17 авг 2022
- Reviewing the new wireless gaming mouse from Roccat, the Kone Pro Air.
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Man, I really love Roccat's designs. But after my Kone Pro and its terrible scroll wheel issues (which Roccat knew about, and kept selling them at premium prices), I'm not touching Roccat for a few years 😢 Mine lasted like three months.
They made a new batch for that mouse that doesn’t have the scroll wheel issues. I hope it had stayed the same for this mouse too and as far as I can it doesn’t.
The light diffusor gills inside the mouse can be taken out, making it 16 grams lighter. search for Roccat Kone XP Ultralight here on youtube if you're interested.
Awesome vid Techne! Thanks for this. I wish more mice had the G502 scroll functions. I'm hoping the Basilisk v3 pro will be released soon as I've heard rumors!
most likely tomorrow or this week
Does it still have the issue where it forgets the keybind if you use it in Bluetooth mode? That's my biggest complaint about the Kone Pro Air. When you use it in Bluetooth mode, all the keys are just the default functions.
cant wait for your take on the model o pro and series one pro!
Techne is the black version less slipoery compare to the white version of the wired or wireless kone xp? I have wire white version and I want to buy wireless but don't know which colour too choose😊
Hey Techne once you set the mouse up on a PC will it also work on a Mac? I want to use this mouse for both work and gaming.
I don`t recall hearing about the switch types? Optical? Dual? Sensor type?
Which is better the Logitech g435 for 50$ or the Corsair hs70 for 75$, if someone can help me it will be greatly appreciated.
Techne big compliments, solid review as always with the great "Techne" style! Thanks!
How did you manage to get it before launch date (22nd of August).?
I don`t recall hearing about the polling rate or DPI. Kinda important?
Thanks Techne for your SS prime review. amazing mouse the best i ever used.
all tiny mice very light with holes all RUclipsrs obsessed about them. you was in the other side. thanks God i listened to you not to anyone else.
Hi this might be an odd question, but, I was wondering, how this mouse compares to the Razer Viper Ultimate Mouse? If you know great. If not that's fine. I guess, I don't mean in terms of weight, but, in terms of charging time? And Optical sensor and stuff like that? Again if you don't know that's fine. I have the Razer Viper Ultimate mouse. And I like it a lot, but, if this mouse happens to be better I will get this.
Thank you. I picked up the wired version and love it
Good video.
Did try the kone XP wired version. I have been Roccat Fan since 2007. When i first used the Kone.
But from my POV Roccat Do get some of the features right, and in another place the rush the products to much.
Like i have done so man RMA i can't count it anymore.
My main muse atm is "Roccat Leadr" Love that one, did really hope for something close to that.
And the XP was on paper the best option, but for my hand it was a bit to small.
Love the button down to the thumb. That default activate easy-shift.
But the 4 button on the side to the thumb was for me a bit bad made.
would rather see only 2 good button. personally i can't use does on the fly.
It takes to much brain to hit does correct every time, could be something about getting used to do it.
And at last, the 2 button on the top close to main click, i was really dependent on does being good.
But i did after many hours find them to sharp, and kinda getting close to cut in to my finger.
i would rather see a design there the fade with the main click, or on other mouse there the are a bit higher. (Like Leadr)
But anyway, thanks for a good video again. :)
Nice to see another guy who like Roccat products.
Been waiting for this review. Thanks for another solid review bro.
Thank for watching man ♥️
Love your vids, Teche. Always the perfect storm of information, advice and humor. 😄
Also watched your review of the Kone XP. Thinking about getting that one, as it's considerably cheaper. I would actually want it to play FPS games and tac shooters, like Destiny 2. Bought the Razer Basilisk v3, but it doesn't have enough buttons, and binding functions to the scroll wheel is hit-or-miss.
Just need to go back to that review to see if there's an affiliate link. The Don needs to wet his beak a little. 💰💵 😉
I've been using the Kone since 2013. I tried the 502 the G Pro and some others with my brother but the XP is really awesome (and cheaper). I also have the Kone Pro Wireless, it's good that's wireless but I miss the XP features for sure.
I've been using Roccat keyboard and mouse for the last 4-5 years. The switches on the keyboard started to die recently, after only 4-5 years of usage and I've already replaced 2 switches in my mouse, and just recently the back button on the mouse became wobbly, so I'm guessing it needs to be repaired. And all this after only 4-5 years of normal usage, I don't even game much. And what did Roccat support say? Did they send me replacement switches?? No, 20% off new products is all I got, but somehow I'm not interested anymore.
Why Logitech does not make a good SCROLL WHELL for a gamer mouse without loud noisy? G502 made me sick.
I use the wired version for fps 😂😂 how does the wired and wireless versions compare? I've been considering getting the wireless version it's going for just over 100$ rn. also as far as for fps it's actually amazing because reload, melee, grenade etc. all with a touch of my thumb.
What is the best gaming keyboard??
What's a good left handed mouse?
Will not touch another Roccat product until they fix their scroll wheels. The Kain 200, Burst and Kone Pro Air all share this false input issue where it will jitter when you scroll and seeing as the XP has the same mechanism. I'm sure it will suffer from the same fault.
apparently, they fixed the scroll wheel issue. I am in the same boat as you i will not touch another roccat after my kone pro air had that issue. Now i am debating on the corsair m65 wireless or the new g502x wireless
@@Darth_CeeZeR I'm going with the G502 X seeing as I had a basilisk once and loved it.
loved this mouse but had to return because I am not a fan of the mice with humps on the backend right side.. I LOVE the shift button placement (I program it to just a single key) and the plastic they use is one of the best I've felt in terms of grippiness and really stuck out. Highly recommend if it fits your hands, wish I could just shave off that hump on the back-right to make it more egg-shaped..
Friendly reminder: Roccat still have issues with scroll, in my experience best shape, bought 3 of them, 2 of them were the kone air, aaaaaaaand after 4 months the scrollwheel mess up with false downs when i use the scroll or when i use the mouse and make flicks, just take the info, roccat will give u a refound in case you really want one and the issue happen (because it always happens) but the scrollwheel never be fixed, have a good day!
I found the scroll wheel middle button to be too sensitive when just scrolling it would activate
I've had no problem with my kone xp and I play fortnite with it
No issues with 3 Kone XP. More concern with the crappy Software. Then again, I would use Roccat before any Razer product.
when did you buy the kone pro air? And is it using the blue encoder?
Same problem with my burst pro. Everything is perfect for me, except the scroll button. Sometimes the wheel kinda falls a bit on the right and becomes hard to scroll.
i have small hands and have a hard time reaching certain buttons so i put a lot of my binds on the mouse
In a couple months it will probably be available with a nice discount, like all Roccat mice do, at least here in Poland.
you are right especially for black Friday, which is the day after Thanksgiving in November here in USA.
Eh this one ain't that cheap. Thinking about getting the wired Kone. That is cheap on sale.
No need for eeeevery mouse to be for FPS, but man i would love if Roccat released an air variant of the Kone Pure Ultra (the Kone Pro Air is a smidge bigger). I love the Kone shape, was my first gaming mouse years ago
Ps techne the mouse adapter has the name of the mouse on the bottom on the metal.
i've owned two roccat mice, and both developed scroll wheel skipping issues within 6 months. not even razer has this record and everyone harps on their build quality
Hey DaBomb, JFYI, I had 3 units (XP Black / XP White / XP Air) and they all had this issue... but, by simply "rotating the wheel as your hands never would" and breaking in, all of them still work to this date and the scroll skipping problem is gone. If you still have it, try that.
now of it only had the second button behind the scrollwheel and the ‘sniper button’ like on the basilisk ultimate then it would’ve been an insta buy
I love the video and the work you put into it, but I can't take anyone seriously when they say it justifies the price of 180
I've been Roccat Tyon for 4 or more years now and I can't get off this mouse because no mouse ever provides as much versatility. Two buttons for middle finger on the right and the roccat fin is something I can never live without anymore. I use them all the time. I was hoping Kone XP would be a good successer but eh. Shame, it kinda comes close but not too close. I'm stuck with Tyon and it's a shame Roccat have stopped making fins because it's the most useful thing for, say, 3D modelling or video editing. Also the joystick on the left (I don't use it at all but) is awesome for fiddling and relaxing. This is the best mouse if you have adhd lol.
Honestly, I fear the day when this mouse breaks so I have to buy new one. But if I have no other choice I think Kone XP Air would be the way to go. Not as good of course but still not bad.
This is my new favorite mouse.. good for multitask, playing mmo games or casual single player games
it looks to me like the name is printed on the dongle at 1:41
Hey Techne, got the XP Air for 72 EUR on Black Friday, for that price, it seems like a great option ;)
Waiting for all the comments saying “it’s too heavy” lol
lol
I feel like charging docks should be more common. There not needed but nice to have like I wish my Logitech mice had one instead of buying a 3rd part one .
Or you can get the wired Xp for $100 less on Amazon.
The mouse looks great. But how long does it work if you operate it via the dongle (not via Blutooth) before charging is needed?
And what about the battery? At some point after 2-3 years it is certainly not that good anymore, is it?
yes it is, im from the future and in the year 2025 the mouse is still good, back in your time the mouse is brand new so why are you asking stupid questions?
@@mainsource8030 wow, your the honk of the month lul
Tell me you're doing a sponsored video without telling me you're doing a sponsored video.
$180 is hard to justify. The weight is too high and sensor is outdated. Ok it's "solid" but like it's such a non issue for lighter mice because unless you go out of your way to break it it's never going to
man i remember buying my very first roccat in 2010 and it had so many feature's and cost like 60€, pricing in mice is really going up and up and i dont like paying for the same mouse i had 13 years ago but maybe with a newer sensor almost 3x the money.
You're comparing wired mice to wireless ones though. Wireless gaming mice weren't a thing back then. The wired version of this mouse is €89,- and packs a superior cable and way more features than any Roccat mouse from 2010.
@@Apenoot696 also true. i think im just really disappointed with every major brand trying to push prices to 200€+. i mean there are so many minor brand mice for 70-90 that even have brand new sensors. i really dont like where the market is going sometimes.
@@breakies I agree but I also think most of us gamers are just being dumb sometimes. There are plenty good cheap mice, but nooo we want the wireless one with the fancy charging dock so we can save ourselves the trouble of plugging in a cable for an hour once every other week hehe
yo bro love ur vids
Yo bro, love your comment 😉
@@TheTechne Is it stinkin cozy tho?
@@jcap8391 100%
I am waiting for g502 x new version and iam so confused if I bought this mice it will be wasting of money 💰
I'd wait. You're smoking 🚬 good stuff if you're going to purchase this for around same price as the new g502 x.
Wait there’s a G502 X coming out? I literally just bought the 502 3 weeks ago…
G502x plus release ~Oct 5, 2022
Love the design (I have the Roccat Kone Pro Air) 🥰👍. Roccat have nailed the design aesthetic here and the additional function buttons, battery life and RGB …. But that pricing ….. it seems like every mouse manufacturer is now $149.99 USD (and higher on everything) which is ridiculous imo! This should be no more than $129USD😡🤯!!!
Nuuu show the rgb
breh 180 ,no mouse should be more than 150
No mouse should be more than $100. You tryna justify razer prices?
no mouse at day 1 launch should ever be more than $80. ridiculous.
No mouse should be more than $60.
About 80 is enough for me but if it has some cool future level stuff then 120 😂
Yeah. What a fucking joke.
The steelseries Aerox 3 wireless is 59.99 on Amazon at the moment which is a bargain and better than this mouse for sure but good review again✌🏻
Look at you not understanding there are different mice for different genres and preferences ✌🏻 Steelseries even needed to go back to the drawing board coz their first version of the Aerox 3 was so terrible it was universally slammed lol
@@Apenoot696 really? Not heard anything slamming that mouse only heard good things. Haven’t had any trouble with it myself at all.
@@gregzy789_gaming4 believe it had build quility and mousepad scratching issues. They sorted that out later in an updated version. I know this coz I was in the market for an ultralight when it came out and it initially caught my eye so I read and watched a lot of professional and user reviews.
@@Apenoot696 ah ok well mine was purchased recently let’s hope it been sorted
@@gregzy789_gaming4 You should have the 'fixed' version then :)
Old sensor, overpriced, and overweight.
This is what happens when Turtle Beach bought Roccat, we have a company focused on pretty colors, not performance.
Even the more budget friendly companies like Fantech are using 3395 sensors and premium skates.
Another copy of the logitech g700 or g700s, the best mouse I've still been using for 10 years
Hey he said Roccat right the whole video lmao
lol
Title change Techne?
and Thumbnail change :)
@@TheTechne ohhhhhhh
The lightning on this mouse is so bad looks ugly I wish they do Kone Pure Ultra as wireless.
I just want a wireless Nyth 2.0
That stinkin cozy Kone shape
Cool mouse thanks for the video.
thank you for watching
Let’s gooooo!
Hey if u got the gas money!
@@TheTechne 😂😂
Yeah . . . I'm not spending 180.00 plus tax for a fucking mouse.
I can’t decide whether or not to keep my Glorious Model O Pro preorder or to refund and get a Deathadder V3 Pro or this. So many great mice to choose from, total luxury problem. I have huge hands though (21x11 cm), and the Model O is one of few shapes where I can palm grip and still use side buttons…
Choices…
Well im pretty sure anything bought off core can not be canceled.
Quite different mice though. Shouldn't be that hard to pick one, just pick one that suits your use case. Sounds like you get on well with the Model O Pro shape.
Get a pulsar xlite v2, I have similar size hands and it fits like a glove.
I got the DA V3 Pro and it’s awesome!
I got the DAV3 pro and its fuckin awesome...also have 21x11 cm hands
99g lol
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