ROCCAT revised its Kova line in 2016, and the new AIMO model is basically the same as the predecessor except for the lighting capabilities and surface colors. This is a fully symmetrical, ambidextrous gaming mouse, which makes it a choice for left-handed gamers too. It has a total of 10 fully programmable buttons and features a relative low-profile design with the hump more towards the back. Generally, it's a very versatile shape that can be used with a lot of different grip styles and hand sizes, but I would say it will best suit claw grippers with hands between approximately 17 and 20 centimeters (6.7"–7.9"). This is just a rough guideline, and one should always try a mouse before buying it if possible.

Surface-wise, the Kova AIMO feels great in the hands. It features the same matte UV coating as many other ROCCAT mice, which feels nice to the touch and generally provides enough grip for most people. As far as build quality goes, the Kova is excellent. It has zero build quality issues despite the two "quick-fire" buttons at the front that can emit very slight rattling sounds if you shake the mouse vigorously, which you probably won't be doing anyways. The mouse weighs approximately 100 grams with a few centimeters of cable, so it's not the lightest mouse. That said, it doesn't fall into the heavyweight category either. I'd say it could lose at least 10 g, but that is my personal preference.

Buttons are generally good, but there is some room for improvement. The main buttons are decent; they are mostly snappy and tactile without any significant unnecessary travel. They are rather stiff, though, which makes them subpar for heavy click spamming. The scroll wheel is pretty much perfect, and the same can be said of the middle click beneath it. The two "quick-fire" buttons at the front are rather mushy, but alright overall. The rear side buttons have a bit too much unnecessary pre-travel, but are fine otherwise. Lastly, the CPI button can objectively be called perfect.

As far as the sensor goes, ROCCAT didn't put too much effort into it. They simply re-used the one in the previous Kova, which means it's the same PixArt PMW3320 (under the codename Pro-Optic R6) as before. It's not a bad sensor, but is nowhere near high-end, either. It tracks fine, without any errors or anomalies, but starts to jitter sooner than most newer optical tracking units, and has a higher LOD and lower perfect control speed as well. This makes it less of an ideal choice for low-sensitivity FPS players, though it can be good for pretty much anything else.

Mouse feet are smooth and even, with relatively low friction once they break in. They are among the better ones, but I have still seen some that are much better in my life. Unfortunately, there are no replacements in the package. As for the cable, it's stiff, which means it generates quite a lot of drag resistance. It's braided, 1.8 meters long, and uses a standard USB 2.0 connector.

The ROCCAT Swarm software is intuitive, offers a lot of customization, and is pretty resource friendly, too—its new, completely overhauled version is coming soon. I can only repeat what I wrote in the Kain 120 review a while back: RGB lighting is a huge selling point with most newer ROCCAT mice, hence the AIMO tag in their name. The Kova's lights look great; the lighting is bright, the colors are vivid, and the transitions are nice and smooth.

Is the Kova AIMO of good value for $59.99? I'm not really sure, but this also depends on the preferences of the potential end user. At this price point, one would expect a high-end sensor, while ROCCAT only provides the rather outdated PMW3320, which still operates well, but is not the ideal choice for low-sensitivity FPS gaming, that's for sure. On the other hand, it has a ton of fantastic features, and I am happy to recommend it to anyone who finds its shape comfortable and the specifications ideal.