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Roccat Kone Xp Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:19000 DPIWeight:104 g

Roccat Kone Xp Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

8.4

User score

â–²Better than 70% of mice
6.7

Technical Score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

36%

6.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.9

Controls

16%

5.4

Design

14%

10

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 68% of mice
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on 1,567 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 68% of mice
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Verdict

The Roccat Kone XP is a high-performance, right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse featuring the Owl-Eye 19K DPI optical sensor (based on the PixArt PAW3370) and Titan Switch Optical technology rated for 100 million clicks. It stands out with its 15 programmable buttons—expandable to 29 functions via Easy-Shift[+]—and a 4D Krystal scroll wheel that supports lateral tilt. Main pros include its versatile multi-button layout, a 22-LED translucent 3D RGB lighting system, and the flexible 1.8m PhantomFlex cable that provides a near-wireless feel. However, its 104g weight makes it significantly heavier than modern ultralight competitors, it lacks a left-handed version, and the Roccat Swarm software can feel outdated compared to newer alternatives.

Technical Specifications of mouse Roccat Kone Xp

Technical Score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

36%

6.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.9

Controls

16%

5.4

Design

14%

10

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

6.7
Roccat Kone Xp has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than that of 68.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on 1,567 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.4
Roccat Kone Xp has a user score of 8.41 points, which is higher than that of 67.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
Roccat Kone Xp has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 68.8% of products in this category.
7.8
Roccat Kone Xp has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 68.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
Roccat Kone Xp has a value-for-money score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 70.5% of products in this category.
Brand name
Roccat
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
Receiver included
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
15
N. of buttons
15
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 15 buttons, which is more than 97.9% of mice and equal to 0.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
5
N. of side buttons
5
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 5 side buttons, which is more than 97.2% of mice and equal to 1% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
15
N. of programmable buttons
15
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 15 programmable buttons, which is more than 98.1% of mice and equal to 0.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
yes
Profile switching button
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This mouse includes a profile switching button. 84.1% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
104 g
Weight
104 g
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 104 g, which is heavier than 75% of mice and equal to 0.6% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
â–² Better than 18% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
5
Onboard memory profiles
5
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, which is more than 81.4% of mice and equal to 18.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
512 KB
Onboard memory size
512 KB
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has 512 KB of onboard memory, which is larger than 93.7% of mice and equal to 5.8% of mice.
Software name
Swarm II
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Roccat Kone Xp vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 9 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    15
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 15 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    15 vs 6
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 90% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    19,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 19000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    19,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 3 more side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    5
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 5 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    5 vs 2
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    50 DPI
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 50 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    50 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 7 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    8
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 8 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    8 vs 1
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 90% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    19,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 19000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    19,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    50 DPI
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 50 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    50 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • Charging dock included
    Charging dock included
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This mouse includes a charging dock, while the average mouse does not. 5.4% of mice include a charging dock.
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 9 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    15
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 15 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    15 vs 6
  • 3 more side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    5
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 5 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    5 vs 2
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    Tilting scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 9 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    15
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 15 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    15 vs 6
  • Adjustable debounce time
    Debounce time adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 7 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    8
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 8 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    8 vs 1
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • 26.8% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    104 g
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 104 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    104 g vs 82 g
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 2.29x more expensive
    Roccat Kone Xp is more expensive than the average mouse (£80 vs £35).
    £80 vs £35
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • 10 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    76 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 76 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    76 mm vs 66 mm
  • 2.29x more expensive
    Roccat Kone Xp is more expensive than the average mouse (£80 vs £35).
    £80 vs £35
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 26.8% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    104 g
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 104 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    104 g vs 82 g
  • 10 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    76 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 76 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    76 mm vs 66 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,567 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Roccat Kone Xp?

  • High customizability with 15 programmable buttons and up to 29 possible functions via Easy-Shift[+] feature
  • Striking 'Krystal' 3D RGB lighting design with a translucent shell
  • Comfortable, ergonomic right-handed shape suitable for various grip styles
  • Smooth gliding performance thanks to heat-treated PTFE feet
  • Lightweight and flexible 'PhantomFlex' braided cable that minimizes drag
  • Tactile and durable Titan Optical switches rated for 100 million clicks
  • Versatile 4D scroll wheel with horizontal tilt-click functionality

What customers dislike about Roccat Kone Xp?

  • Heavier than many dedicated FPS-focused competitors, weighing approximately 104g
  • The Roccat Swarm software can be unintuitive and feels dated compared to modern alternatives
  • Not suitable for left-handed users due to its specific ergonomic right-handed design
  • Some users find the thumb buttons too small or difficult to distinguish by feel
  • Higher price point compared to some other wired gaming mice with similar performance specs
  • The bulky shell design may not be ideal for users with smaller hands or those seeking a portable travel mouse

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