Roccat Kova[+] review

The Roccat Kova[+] looks good and feels pretty nice, and we were impressed by its comprehensive range of software customisability. But a price tag of £44 is hefty for a mouse, even by the standards of dedicated gamers, and we're not sure the Roccat Kova[+] justifies the cost.

Roccat Kova Review

While there's no lack of options for righties when it comes to gaming mice, it's slim pickings for southpaws. That's where the Roccat Kova ($49) excels. Affordable and functional, the Kova sports an ambidextrous design that is both comfortable and stylish. It lacks some of the customizability and premium features seen in Editors' Choice winners like the Razer DeathAdder Chroma ($55.00 at Amazon) and the Corsair M65 RGB Laser Gaming Mouse ($49.99 at Amazon) , but its solid performance, design, and price make it a mouse worth considering for both left- and right-handed gamers. Design and FeaturesMeasuring a slim 1.49 by 2.59 by 5.15 inches (HWD), the Kova weighs 3.5 ounces. That's slightly narrower but longer than the Razer Diamondback ($149.99 at Amazon) (1.18 by 2.64 by 4.92) and the SteelSeries Sensei Wireless ($219.99 at Amazon) (1.61 by 2.72 by 5.08), two other ambidextrous gaming mice. But where we found the Diamondback's narrowness to be slightly uncomfortable, the Kova has ...

If you're a southpaw, the Roccat Kova is an ambidextrous gaming mouse that packs in comfort and performance for a great value.

Ambidextrous; Comfortable, slim design; Easy Shift[+] mode doubles programmable button functions to 22; Affordable

Confusing software; Relatively low resolution; Lacks dpi indicator; Limited lighting