ROCCAT Kone Pure Phantom White Review
Category : Mice
Published by Luca Rocchi on 05.02.14
The first model of Kone was launched in 2008, already at the time it was unique and quite interesting. Afterwards ROCCAT introduced the Kone XTD, the Kone Pure and, to celebrate 5 years of Kone, the Kone the Pure Color has been brought to market. Today we are going to review Kone Pure Phantom White.
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On the following pages we will do our best to show you the design and features of the ROCCAT's new Kone Pure Color Phantom White gaming mouse, a limited edition model to celebrate five years of ROCCAT Kone.
| Page 1 - Introduction |
| Page 2 - Photo Gallery / Delivery |
| Page 3 - Features |
| Page 4 - Closer Look |
| Page 5 - Software |
| Page 6 - Conclusion |
Photo Gallery
| Page 1 - Introduction |
| Page 2 - Photo Gallery / Delivery |
| Page 3 - Features |
| Page 4 - Closer Look |
| Page 5 - Software |
| Page 6 - Conclusion |
Features
| Model number | Kone Pure Phantom White |
| Keys | 7 |
| DPI | 8200 |
| Materials | ABS + Softouch |
| 1000Hz | |
| Pro-Aim R3 | |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Cable | 1.8m |
| Weight | 90g |
| Page 1 - Introduction |
| Page 2 - Photo Gallery / Delivery |
| Page 3 - Features |
| Page 4 - Closer Look |
| Page 5 - Software |
| Page 6 - Conclusion |
Closer Look
Having a first look at the Kone Pure quickly shows that this is a harmonius and ergonomically shaped gaming mouse. This mouse has been built to fulfil the needs of right-handed people. Other than that, the ROCCAT Kone Pure features a very grippy surface with a white matte finish. The materials used are of excellent quality, and even the softouch is well made and very comfortable. On the back of the Kone Pure there is the ROCCAT logo with RGB backlight. On the Kone Pure there are a total of seven buttons which, thanks to Easy Shift, can easily turn to sixteen buttons. In addition, the mouse uses the well-known Omron (ROCCAT Click Master) switches which can withstand more than 50 million clicks and a particular wheel called the "ROCCAT Titan Wheel", constructed with titanium parts in order to ensure maximum strength.
Like other ROCCAT products, the Kone Pure Phantom White implements the RAD and the ROCCAT Talk FX technology.
Back
ROCCAT decided to equip the Kone Pure with a Pro-Aim R3 sensor. The maximum resolution is 8200 DPI, which is more than enough for any kind of gamer. The laser sensor is placed at the center and if you are looking for additonal weight, you will be disappointed, since there aren't any. Netto weight of this mouse is 90g, which is actually quite light. ROCCAT decided to provide the Phantom White with big glide pads, which are positioned in a symmetrical manner. Furthermore, the glide pads are made from teflon, which means they will last very long. A closer look at the cable reveals that it has been braided an the plug shows the model of the product.
| Page 1 - Introduction |
| Page 2 - Photo Gallery / Delivery |
| Page 3 - Features |
| Page 4 - Closer Look |
| Page 5 - Software |
| Page 6 - Conclusion |
Software
ROCCAT did not include the software in the bundle. In this case you first have to go to the manufacturers website to download the latest version yourself. Once that is done, and once you installed it properly, you will see, that the software is very easy to use, yet offers quite an extensive amount of functions. The page "Main Control" lets you manage the five profiles that can be stored directly on the mouse. For each profile you can adjust the sensitivity, scrolling, tilt, the speed of the double click and assign 5 different levels of resolution.
On the "Button Assignment" tab you can set the buttons and configure the Easy-Shift which allows the simultaneous pressure of two buttons, allowing you to double the number of programmable keys available. In the following tabs you can adjust the sensitivity of the X and Y axes, the backlight RGB and then calibrate the sensor in relation to your mat.
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Conclusion
| General | + | - | |
| The ROCCAT Kone Pure is a very solid product, and overall, we were impressed by the build quality and the very good shape. The RGB backlight is well done and pleasant to see. So far this is one of the best built gaming mice we have ever come accross. The build quality is excellent, the materials are perfect and the only downside could relate to the shape, as some might find it too small and hard to hold. |
- Weight
- Design - RGB LED |
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| Performance / Ergonomics | + | - | |
| As usual, we used the gaming mouse in both 2D and 3D environments for our tests. After a few days of use with standard office applications we can say that, despite being a gaming mouse, the ROCCAT's product behaves very well in those scenarios as well, mostly thanks to its 41 levels of DPI and numerous options that you can change within the software. Also, the gaming experience is very good, and we have used the Kone Pure Phantom White with both RTS and FPS games without any problem. Furthermore, we really like the glide pads, which are big, made from teflon and offer excellent gliding performance. |
- Sensor
- Comfort |
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| Software | + | - | |
| The ROCCAT software is a pleasant surprise. It is well-structured, easy to use and with a tons of options. You will be able to change the aesthetics as well as all the functional aspects. We particularly liked the Easy-shift function, as despite the mouse having only 7 buttons, with this feature you set up to 7 extra buttons. |
- Easy to use
- Tons of options |
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| Recommendation / Price | + | - | |
| Using geizhals.eu to check prices, we see that the Kone Pure White Phantom has a starting price of about €69.90, excluding shipping costs. The price, despite being a bit steep, is similar to the other models in the same league. The product has definitely impressed us, the performance is very good, as well as the ergonomics, the software and the quality of the materials. If you are looking for a gaming mouse with a clean design and excellent quality, we definitely recommend that you take a look at the Kone Pure White Phantom. | |||
| Rating | |||
| We gave the Kone Pure Phtantom White from ROCCAT 4.5 out of 5 stars. | |||
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