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Roccat Kone Xp Air Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:19000 DPIWeight:99 g

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

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical Score

20%

7.6

User score

â–²Better than 76% of mice
7.4

Technical Score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
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 78% of models
Score components

36%

6.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.2

Controls

16%

5.8

Design

14%

10

Features

7%

9.8

Connectivity

5%

5.5

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 78% of mice
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,297 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–¼Worse than 74% of mice
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Verdict

The Roccat Kone XP Air is a multi-button wireless gaming mouse featuring the Owl-Eye 19K DPI optical sensor (PAW3370), 50g acceleration, and a 1,000Hz polling rate. Its ergonomic right-handed design includes 15 physical buttons, expandable to 29 programmable functions via Easy-Shift[+] technology, and a 4D Krystal scroll wheel. Main characteristics include the Krystal 4D scroll wheel with translucent RGB lighting and versatile connectivity through 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless, Bluetooth 5.2, or a flexible PhantomFlex USB-C cable. Pros include a long 100-hour battery life with a rapid-charging dock (10 minutes for 5 hours of play), tactile Titan Switch Optical buttons rated for 100 million clicks, and smooth heat-treated PTFE glides. Notable cons include its relatively heavy 99g weight compared to ultra-light FPS mice, a high premium price point, and a scroll wheel that some users find overly stiff or loud.

Technical Specifications of mouse Roccat Kone Xp Air

Technical Score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
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 78% of models
Score components:

36%

6.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.2

Controls

16%

5.8

Design

14%

10

Features

7%

9.8

Connectivity

5%

5.5

Battery & Charging

7.4
Roccat Kone Xp Air has a technical score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 78.2% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,297 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.
7.6
Roccat Kone Xp Air has a user score of 7.64 points, which is lower than that of 73.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 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 64% of models
Popularity:
Roccat Kone Xp Air has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 64% of products in this category.
7.4
Roccat Kone Xp Air has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 64% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.2
Roccat Kone Xp Air has a value-for-money score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 75.1% 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
1,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 33% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
Connectivity
wireless+wired
â–² Better than 57% of models
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth version
5.2
★ Better than 93% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5.2, which is newer than 92.5% of mice and equal to 4.6% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
100 hours
Battery life
100 hours
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse lasts 100 hours on a charge, which is longer than 57.5% of mice and equal to 9.5% of mice.
Battery capacity
450 mAh
Battery capacity
450 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 450 mAh, which is smaller than 52.6% of mice and equal to 4.1% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
Rechargeable battery
yes
â–² Better than 54% of models
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% 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
?
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
99 g
Weight
99 g
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 99 g, which is heavier than 68.7% of mice and equal to 1.7% 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 Air 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
  • 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
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 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.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • Wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This mouse supports wireless charging, while the average mouse does not. 10.6% of mice support wireless charging.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 4 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    5
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 5 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    5 vs 1
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 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
  • 20.7% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    99 g
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 99 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    99 g vs 82 g
  • 1.5 hours longer full charge time
    Full charge time
    3.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >4 hours
    This mouse reaches a full charge in 3.5 hours, while the average mouse reaches a full charge in 2 hours.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 3.14x more expensive
    Roccat Kone Xp Air is more expensive than the average mouse (£110 vs £35).
    £110 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
  • 4.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    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
    Roccat Kone Xp Air
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Roccat Kone Xp Air has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.64 vs 8.000).
    7.64 vs 8
  • 6 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    72 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 72 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    72 mm vs 66 mm
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 3.14x more expensive
    Roccat Kone Xp Air is more expensive than the average mouse (£110 vs £35).
    £110 vs £35
  • 4.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Roccat Kone Xp Air
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Roccat Kone Xp Air has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.64 vs 8.000).
    7.64 vs 8
  • 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
  • 1.5 hours longer full charge time
    Full charge time
    3.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >4 hours
    This mouse reaches a full charge in 3.5 hours, while the average mouse reaches a full charge in 2 hours.
    3.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 20.7% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    99 g
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 99 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    99 g vs 82 g
  • 6 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    72 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 72 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    72 mm vs 66 mm
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm

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Based on 1,297 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 Air?

  • Versatile multi-button design with 15 programmable buttons (up to 29 functions with Easy-Shift[+])
  • Comfortable, right-handed ergonomic shape suitable for palm and claw grips
  • Low click latency and high-performance PixArt PAW3370 sensor
  • Includes a dedicated rapid charging dock that doubles as a wireless extender
  • Dual wireless connectivity supporting both 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless and Bluetooth
  • Attractive, customizable multi-zone AIMO RGB lighting
  • Good build quality with heat-treated PTFE feet for smooth gliding

What customers dislike about Roccat Kone Xp Air?

  • High retail price compared to similar wireless gaming mice
  • Relatively heavy (99g) compared to dedicated lightweight FPS gaming mice
  • Companion software (Roccat Swarm) can be buggy, with reports of profiles resetting
  • Main button switches (Titan Optical) described by some users as feeling mushy or 'gummy'
  • Battery life indicators can be unreliable, and real-world performance may fall short of the 100-hour claim with RGB on
  • Scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling (infinite) mode found on competitors like the G502
  • Some users with smaller hands may find the rearmost side buttons difficult to reach

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