When comparing Roccat Kone XTD vs Logitech G700, the Slant community recommends Roccat Kone XTD for most people. In the question“What is the best gaming mouse?” Roccat Kone XTD is ranked 17th while Logitech G700 is ranked 40th. The most important reason people chose Roccat Kone XTD is:
Like all Roccat devices there are Linux drivers available, making for a good choice for Linux users who want to retain the control of the setting of their mouse.
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Pros
Pro Good Linux drivers
Like all Roccat devices there are Linux drivers available, making for a good choice for Linux users who want to retain the control of the setting of their mouse.
Pro Good build quality
The weight and feel, feels solid and not cheap, the scroll wheel is silent when being used and there is zero button rattle. All this makes for a nicely feeling mouse that feels like the price paid.
Pro Good for an ergonomic palm grip
For those that enjoy an ergonomic grip device, the Kone XTD is a good choice since it allows ones whole hand to rest on the device easily and comfortably.
Pro Good weight due to adjustability
Pro Customizable buttons
13 programmable buttons for each of 5 profiles.
Pro Good build quality
The build quality on the Logitech G700 is pretty good, feels very sturdy.
Pro Good for palm and figertip grip
Its ergonomic shape and thumb tray allows the device to be good for pal and fingertip grips.
Pro Hybrid mouse
Works as both a wired and a wireless mouse.
Cons
Con No Linux support
Con Button in front of scroll wheel is awkwardly placed
The button in the front of the scroll wheel is difficult to press when holding the mouse normally, while it is always nice to have more options of programmable buttons, the placement makes it difficult to use as ones grip will need ot be changes, which takes time off of other actions that one may need to perform.
Con Sticky light strip plastic
The plastic used for the light strip on the device tends to stick to ones skin, which can make moving ones hand feel odd.
Con Ostentatious logo
While not really visible when using the mouse, the logo on it may be off putting to some who want a sleek looking work desk as well as worthwhile gaming mouse.
Con Short battery life
Battery life seems to only last a few days before it needs recharged.
Con Somewhat heavy
Due to its wireless functionality the mouse is, with a weight of 147g (5.19oz), much heavier than most wired gaming mice.
Con Unpleasant to the touch
The sides are made of a strange grainy plastic that somehow manages to be both rough to the touch and slippery at the same time.
Con Lift off distance is high
The list off distance on the Logitech G700 is too high.
Con G10 button gets stuck
The Logitech G700 has problems with its G buttons sticking especially the 10.