Razer Naga V3 Pro Review: A Comfortable Gaming Mouse with an Abundance of Buttons

The Razer Naga V3 Pro, reviewed by WIRED, is a gaming mouse that maintains the classic Naga shape while incorporating modern performance features. Weighing between 113 and 116 grams depending on the side panel, it offers a comfortable palm grip and is suitable for long gaming sessions. The mouse features an interchangeable side panel system with 2, 6, or 12 buttons, attached magnetically via pogo pins, and automatically detected by Razer Synapse software. The scroll wheel offers smooth, ratcheting, and precision tactile modes, plus tilt functionality for horizontal scrolling. Internally, the mouse is robust but complex, with six circuit boards and a proprietary scroll wheel mechanism. RGB lighting is customizable via Chroma, though only the 12-button panel has backlit buttons. The review notes the mouse's software dependence, citing issues with older Razer Synapse versions, but praises the current software's ease of use. Priced at $179, the Naga V3 Pro is recommended for users who want a versatile, comfortable mouse for both gaming and productivity.