The new generation is here, though, and I couldnt be happier.

The matte surface texture also helps the Kone II Air feel far more premium than the original.

Thats because this is still a well sculpted chassis.

Left side of Turtle Beach Kone II Air showing a deep thumb groove and side buttons

The extra weight provides a reassuring presence on the desktop.

The actual aesthetic is a strange one.

Underneath the scroll wheel, youll find a DPI shifter and scroll mode toggle as well.

Front of Turtle Beach Kone II Air gaming mouse with focus on main click buttons

All of those button assignments are sorted in the Roccat Swarm software.

However, its feature set means its geared more towards games that require more custom inputs.

That doesnt mean its not equipped to track fast, though.

Underside of Turtle Beach Kone II Air showing skates, USB-A receiver housing, and sensor

In a slimmer mouse, this sensor could easily take on more competitive endeavours from a pure specification standpoint.

Its snappy, responsive, and tracks pretty easily across a range of surfaces as well.

With configurable debounces, repeat presses felt immediate.

Right side of Turtle Beach Kone II Air

Should you buy the Turtle Beach Kone II Air?

Plus, it absolutely nails its ergonomic design and keeps a cool light show onboard for extra flair.

If you dont mind a tail on your rodent, the cheaper wired version offers excellent value for money.

Turtle Beach Kone II Air gaming mouse standing against product packaging on a wood gaming desk

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