News: The Kone Mouse with Free-Spin/Tactile Scroll Wheel Toggle & 21 Mappable Buttons
Two Kone Series gaming mice by Turtle Beach are available now:
- Kone II Air wireless mouse with 21 mappable buttons (MSRP $119.99 US)
- Kone II wired mouse with 23 mappable buttons (MSRP $69.99 US)
Aside from the wire (or lack of), there’s one huge difference.
While the wired Kone II has [DPI up] and [DPI down] buttons behind the scroll wheel, the wireless Kone II Air replaces [DPI up] with a mechanical switch. This switch (button) toggles between free spin/tactile mode for the scroll wheel.
That one change explains the difference in mappable buttons. Since 2 actions can be mapped on each button (regular mode + Easy-Shift secondary mode), the “loss” of [DPI up] gives the Kone II Air 21 mappables while the wired Kone II (which retains [DPI up]) has 23.
From a usability standpoint, I’d personally opt for the wireless version with the scroll wheel thingee (not to mention the great estimated battery life; up to 350 hrs Bluetooth, 130 hrs 2.4GHz wireless).
Full press release below:
TURTLE BEACH REMASTERS PC GAMING’S RENOWNED ERGONOMIC MOUSE DESIGN WITH THE NEW KONE II MICE – NOW AVAILABLE
Featuring an Ergonomic Masterpiece Design Refined Over a Decade, Turtle Beach’s New Kone II Mice Are Perfect for PC Gamers with Claw, Palm, & Fingertip Grip Types
White Plains, NY – September 13, 2024 – Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced the wireless Turtle Beach™ Kone™ II Air and wired Kone™ II PC gaming mice are now available. These new additions to Turtle Beach’s line of performance-driven gaming mice bring the latest technologies to the brand’s renowned ergonomic Kone mouse design, which is perfect for any grip style, including claw grip, palm grip, and fingertip grip. Both the wireless and wired options are packed with game-winning features, including Turtle Beach’s Owl-Eye™ 26k Optical Sensor, TITAN Optical Switch technology, EasyShift[+]™ button duplicator technology, and much more. PC gamers can find the new wireless Kone II Air and wired Kone II mice at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide. The Kone II Air and Kone II come in ash black or arctic white and are available for $119.99 MSRP and $69.99 MSRP, respectively.
“We’ve once more refined our iconic Kone mouse design into another ergonomic masterpiece that’s proven to perform,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “The original Kone mouse debuted in 2008, and we’ve continued evolving this design to ensure the new Kone II mice remain at the top of gamers’ lists. Whether you prefer wireless or wired, the new Kone II mice are the perfect fit for PC gamers who want a fully loaded mouse that delivers incredible performance and is comfortable no matter how you hold it.”
For the wireless Kone II Air, gamers will experience the unparalleled feel and freedom of movement with Turtle Beach’s multi-function 4D scroll wheel offering free-spinning and tactile scrolling options, plus fully customizable tilt controls to seamlessly glide through games and content. Additionally, the Kone II Air’s exceptional battery life lets gamers play uninterrupted for weeks, lasting up to 350-hours via low-latency Bluetooth®, or up to 130-hours via its high-performance 2.4GHz wireless connection.
The new Kone II mice also come equipped with Turtle Beach’s advanced Owl-Eye 26K Optical Sensor so PC gamers will experience superb performance from 50 DPI up to 26K DPI with 650 IPS (16.5m/s). Turtle Beach’s TITAN Optical Switch technology provides a tactile feel with incredible speed and durability, boasting a 100 million click life cycle, while a pre-tensioning system improves reliability and response time for the most accurate clicks. Players can further expand their gameplay with the Kone II Air and Kone II’s Easy-Shift[+] duplicator technology, increasing the mice’s seven buttons and scroll wheel into 21 customizable functions for the Kone II Air, and 23 functions for the Kone II.
PC gamers can further customize their experience with five onboard profiles and multi-zone AIMO™ intelligent RGB lighting which is programmable via the Turtle Beach Swarm™ II app for Windows PCs. Both the wireless and wired options include additional grip tape for enhanced control, and pure, heat-treated PTFE feet for incredible glide and smooth movement across any surface. Both mice also feature the lightweight and drag-free PhantomFlex™ cable, and the wireless Kone II Air includes a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
The Kone II Air and Kone II are NVIDIA® Reflex compatible to help PC gamers dominate the competition. NVIDIA Reflex compatibility further enhances a player’s prowess, delivering sub-25ms response times for super-fast reactions and enhanced aim precision.
For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (the “Company”) (www.turtlebeachcorp.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Company’s namesake Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for designing best-selling gaming headsets, top-rated game controllers, award-winning PC gaming peripherals, and groundbreaking gaming simulation accessories. Innovation, first-to-market features, a broad range of products for all types of gamers, and top-rated customer support have made Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for over a decade. Turtle Beach Corporation acquired Performance Designed Products (www.pdp.com) in 2024. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
