Roccat Kova+

Symmetry in everything

Roccat Kova 2016 is a novelty mouse from the eminent German manufacturer of gaming accessories. Her case is symmetrical and narrow, which allows you to easily reach all seven additional buttons. Two buttons are located next to a pair of main keys (LMB and RMB), four more on the sides. But the seventh button, which by default is responsible for changing the resolution, is placed too close to the mouse wheel, which is why you often accidentally touch it (it’s better to disable it right away in the settings).

Lived happily ever after

The Pixart PMW 3320 sensor (a slightly modified version of the good old 3310) is responsible for the precise positioning of the cursor. The maximum hardware resolution is 3500 CPI, but software can increase it to 7000 CPI. However no one in their right mind will play with such a reactive cursor movement speed. Microswitches of a pair of main buttons manufactured by Omron, and with an increased service life of up to 20 million clicks.

talking mouse

Kova 2016 should also be praised for the well-chosen body material (matte plastic, unlike soft-touch, does not shed and does not leave fingerprints) and for the most convenient scroll wheel among competitors on the market (traditionally for Roccat mice). And as a nice touch, the proprietary Roccat Swarm app informs you about CPI switching in a charismatic voice. We can recommend Roccat Kova 2016 to those who have already outgrown the simplest gaming mice and are now looking for a model with the ability to fine-tune for themselves.