Overall and Final Verdict
When you put it all together, the Kone Pure from ROCCAT is a very nice gaming mouse that impresses based on tried and true features rather than crazy design gimmicks. The in hand grip feels natural and comfortable coming from someone who uses a SteelSeries Sensei on a day to day basis. The buttons are firm to prevent accidental pressing and offer distinct tactile response and the included software is an endless rabbit hole of personalization and customization.
The fully customizable color LEDs is a nice touch but I found holes in the range and many colors look the same to the naked eye. The review sample in particular had a hard time displaying orange colors and most looked either washed out red and a darkly tinted yellow. The software also, while powerful and fully featured, can seem a bit overwhelming initially and requires a bit of trial and error to fully appreciate its complexity.
Still, color issues and software conflicts aside, the Kone Pure accomplishes its goal and ROCCAT delivers on one of the most customizable gaming mice available today. On the same level as big names like the Deathadder and Sensei, the Kone Pure is a gaming mouse worth checking out if you’re in the market for a new mouse.
