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ROCCAT Kain 100 AIMO Review: The Best Possible Click

By Rachel Davis

ROCCAT Kain 100 AIMO Gaming Mouse

If you are looking for a new gaming mouse it can be overwhelming trying to choose one with all the options available. Is the ROCCAT Kain 100 AIMO Gaming mouse the one for you?

There are so many choices with so many features.  What are the things that are important to you?  How it clicks? Whether or not it lights up? How many buttons are on it? Regardless, there is a mouse out there for everyone.

The developers of the ROCCAT Kain 100 AIMO started out with the goal of becoming “the best possible click” and evolved into more.

Is this the one you’re looking for?

ROCCAT Kain 100 Aimo Contents of package photo

What’s In The Box?

Package Includes: 

1 – ROCCAT Kain 100 AIMO Gaming Mouse
1 – Quick Installation Guide

SENSOR

Pro-Optic Sensor R8 with up to 8500dpi
PixArt PMW3331
35G acceleration
300ips maximum speed
Mouse acceleration: no
Angle snapping: on/off

GENERAL

1000Hz polling rate
ARM Cortex-M0 48MHz
512kB onboard memory
1.8m USB cable
Incl. Omron® switches
ROCCAT® Easy-Shift[+]™ technology
ROCCAT® Swarm software suite
AIMO illumination – RGB Backlighting and LED lighting effects

DIMENSIONS

Height:4.30 cm
Width:6.50 cm
Length:12.40 cm
Weight:89 g

 COMPATIBILITY

System requirements:USB 2.0 Port, Internet connection for driver installation
Operating system:Windows® 10, Windows® 7, Windows® 8

About the ROCCAT Kain 100 AIMO Gaming Mouse

Design and Feel

After two years of development, ROCCAT produced a mouse with a great ergonomic build that fits very nicely in your hand. The rubber-like material located on the sides helped keep a grip which is useful when playing a game.

Rubberized side panels are integrated directly into the shell of the mouse for maximum durability.

If I were left-handed, this mouse would not be my choice as it is designed for right-handed people.

ROCCAT Kain 100 AIMO Photo of mouse

The hybrid anti-wear coating helps with durability and resistance to dirt which lengthens the pristine look and feel of the mouse even after hours of gaming.

The Titan Click is an optimized mechanical overhaul that resulted in what ROCCAT claims is “the perfect click.” The hinged buttons have a low-tolerance spring that cushions every click.

The design of the split-button and the switch location seems to keep you from hitting the wrong button. Overall, the placement of the controls/buttons on the mouse are designed well.

The customization limitations may be a negative to some as the ROCCAT Kain 100 AIMO gaming mouse only has two customizable buttons. For me, this is not relevant, however, for others, this could be a deal-breaker.

ROCCAT Kain 100 AIMO Gaming Mouse with guide

Performance/Durability

The Titan Click enhances the performance of the mouse with its intelligent algorithm in the Kain’s firmware.  The mouse clicks will register up to 16 ms faster. I need all the advantages I can get when playing a game against someone!

Developers improved the design of the mousewheel click with the Titan Wheel 2.0 resulting in defined and responsive scrolling steps.

With the Pro-Optic (R8) optical sensor and its 8500dpi, the aim and tracking were right on target.

The durability of the build and the mechanics provide a mouse that should last up to up to 50 million clicks.

RGB Lighting

The mousewheel area has RGB lighting and LED effects that are customizable in 16.8 million distinct colors.

Pricing and Availability

The ROCCAT Kain 100 AIMO Gaming Mouse is available on their site for $49.99 and currently, Amazon is selling it for over $60.00

Verdict:

Can I say this mouse has a feature that makes it “the one” for me? I cannot.  However, I do not have anything majorly negative to say about it. It is a nice, solid gaming mouse with great mechanics and adequate RGB lighting features. It performs well, it feels nice and it would be a great choice for anyone (besides left-handed users). The price is affordable and comparable to others.  Overall, this is a great product.

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A nice, solid gaming mouse with great mechanics and adequate RGB lighting features. It performs well, it feels nice and it would be a great choice for anyone (besides left-handed users). The price is affordable and comparable to others.

Overall Score Pros:
  • Durable and comfortable
  • Affordable Price
  • Anti-Wear Coating, Resistant to Dirt
  • Titan Click
Cons:
  • Not for left-handed people
  • Only two customizable buttons