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Razer Naga V3 Pro Review: Buttons Galore
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Wired's review of the Razer Naga V3 Pro has concluded with an overall score of 8 out of 10, positioning it as a strong option for PC gamers who prioritise comfort and extensive customisation over the ultra-lightweight designs favoured for fast-paced shooters. The reviewer, who has used Naga mice since childhood, found the model's shape has changed little since 2015, aside from the addition of a third button, with Razer instead focusing updates on internal performance features while keeping a shell that suits palm and claw grips well for long gaming sessions.
The mouse ships with hot-swappable side panels offering two, six or twelve buttons, weighing 113, 115 and 116 grams respectively, and despite this heft it feels lighter than expected thanks to well-distributed weight low in the body. It includes a customisable scroll wheel with smooth, ratcheting and "precision tactile" modes plus horizontal tilt scrolling, similar to Logitech's MX Master 4. Downsides noted include its weight compared with typical gaming mice, the need for an extra dongle to reach 8-kHz polling, and the fact it is only available in black; it costs $180.
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In short
- Razer Naga V3 Pro scores 8/10 in Wired's review, priced at $180.
- Comfort- and button-focused design largely unchanged since 2015.
- Hot-swappable panels offer 2, 6 or 12 buttons; only sold in black.
How this story developed
- 3 months ago Wired's review of the Razer Naga V3 Pro, the latest version of Razer's long-running button-heavy gaming mouse, has expanded with further detail on its wheel and button customisation, alongside the previously reported 8/10 score.
- 3 months ago Wired has reviewed the Razer Naga V3 Pro, the latest version of Razer's long-running button-heavy gaming mouse, scoring it 8/10.
- 3 months ago Wired's review of the Razer Naga V3 Pro has concluded with an overall score of 8 out of 10, positioning it as a strong option for PC gamers who prioritise comfort and extensive customisation over the ultra-lightweight designs favoured for fast-paced shooters.
Explained simply
Razer's Naga is one of the longest-running gaming mouse lines, first introduced in 2009 and known for cramming extra buttons onto its side for players who want quick access to commands, most commonly used in games like World of Warcraft. The Naga V3 Pro is the newest version, updating the mouse's internal technology while keeping a design largely unchanged since 2015.
Razer is a major gaming hardware brand, and mice like this sit apart from the recent trend towards ultra-light, minimalist mice designed for fast-reaction shooter games. Instead, the Naga V3 Pro is aimed at players who value comfort and customisation, offering swappable side panels with different numbers of buttons and an adjustable scroll wheel, rather than shedding weight.
The review, published by the technology outlet Wired, matters mainly to people choosing gaming mice, particularly those who play games with lots of commands to manage, since it weighs up whether Razer's button-heavy approach still holds up against lighter, simpler rivals now dominating the market.