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Razer Naga Pro Mouse Review

Tested using Methodology v1.5
Reviewed Oct 21, 2020 at 11:28 am
Latest change: Writing modified Jan 05, 2024 at 02:54 pm
Razer Naga Pro Picture
7.9
Work
8.5
Video Games (FPS)
9.2
Video Games (MMO)
9.4
Raw Performance
This mouse was replaced by the Razer Naga V2 Pro

The Razer Naga Pro is an amazing mouse for MMO gaming. It's a wireless version of the Razer Naga Trinity with minor aesthetic changes. It comes with hot-swappable side panels that have two, six, or 12 buttons, and all buttons are programmable, including the scroll wheel's up/down and left/right inputs. It's well-made, and the virgin grade PFTE feet provide a smooth gliding experience. It has incredibly low click latency and an extremely consistent and accurate sensor. People with medium or large-sized hands should feel comfortable using it, but it may be too big for small hands with any grip type.

Our Verdict

7.9 Work

The Razer Naga Pro is excellent for office use. It feels well-made, and it's very comfortable to use if you have a medium or large-sized hand. There are a ton of buttons you can program to help with your workflow, including the left/right tilt on the scroll wheel. Sadly, the scroll wheel can't be unlocked for infinite scrolling.

Pros
  • Very comfortable for medium or large-sized hands.
  • A ton of programmable buttons.
  • Excellent build quality.
  • Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or receiver.
Cons
  • Scroll wheel doesn't offer infinite scrolling.
8.5 Video Games (FPS)

The Razer Naga Pro is great for FPS gaming. It has incredibly low click latency, a wide CPI range, and you can adjust the sensitivity in small steps. It feels well-made, and the feet help the mouse glide smoothly. Unfortunately, it's on the heavy side, and there's no weight optimization.

Pros
  • Very comfortable for medium or large-sized hands.
  • Incredibly low click latency.
  • Smooth gliding experience.
  • Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or receiver.
Cons
  • Heavy.
9.2 Video Games (MMO)

The Razer Naga Pro is amazing for MMO gaming. It comes with a 12-button side panel, and there are a ton of programmable inputs. It's well-made and comfortable to use for most hand sizes with a palm or claw grip. The click latency is incredibly low, and it has a very wide CPI range.

Pros
  • Very comfortable for medium or large-sized hands.
  • A ton of programmable buttons.
  • Incredibly low click latency.
  • 12-button side panel.
  • Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or receiver.
Cons
  • Software not available on macOS.
9.4 Raw Performance

Pros
  • Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or receiver.
Cons
  • 7.9 Work
  • 8.5 Video Games (FPS)
  • 9.2 Video Games (MMO)
  • 9.4 Raw Performance
  1. Updated Jan 05, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
  2. Updated Dec 01, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
  3. Updated Nov 08, 2023: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS in the Sensor Specifications section of this review.
  4. Updated Nov 07, 2023: We've updated the Mouse Compatibility score to reflect that this mouse is fully compatible with both Windows and macOS.
  5. Updated Sep 11, 2023: After receiving community feedback, we've fixed an inconsistency in the Cable section of this review. We've added a new Cable Video, corrected the result of the Permanent Kink test from No to Yes, and updated our text to match the corrected results.
  6. Updated Dec 09, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4. This update modifies our Hand Size Recommendation test, adding a more granular hand size recommendation chart. We've moved several minor tests into different test groups, removed the Travel usage, and added a new Raw Performance usage. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
  7. Updated Sep 08, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3. This update adds a new Sensor Latency test and makes minor changes to several of our existing tests, resulting in test result changes in several sections. For more information, you can check out our full changelog here.
  8. Updated Aug 09, 2022: Following the update to Test Bench 1.2, some of our test results have changed within both the Weight and CPI sections. We've added or modified some of the text in this article to clarify these changes.
  9. Updated Aug 01, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.
  10. Updated Jun 22, 2022: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.1, which revamped our click latency test methodology. We've updated the text to reflect our new results in various sections, including the Click Latency test box, Usages, Introduction, and other locations where we discuss click latency.
  11. Updated May 30, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
  12. Updated Oct 21, 2020: Review published.
  13. Updated Oct 07, 2020: Early access published.
  14. Updated Sep 16, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
  15. Updated Sep 10, 2020: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  16. Updated Sep 02, 2020: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the Razer Naga Pro in black, which is the only color available. You can see the label of our unit here.

Compared To Other Mice

The Razer Naga Pro is a standout choice for MMO gaming due to its 12-button side panel and the ability to record a ton of macros. It's better-built, offers a smoother gliding experience, and has lower click latency than many competing MMO-focused mice. However, it's on the pricey side, and if you don't need a wireless option, there are cheaper wired choices available, like the Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE or the Razer Naga Trinity.

Also see our recommendations for the best MMO mice, the best gaming mice, and the best wireless gaming mice.

Razer Naga V2 Pro

The Razer Naga V2 Pro is a continuation of the Razer Naga Pro lineup. The V2 Pro has a new sensor, a new generation of optical switches, and a longer advertised battery life. It also has a customizable scroll wheel, which the previous Naga Pro lacks. That said, the Naga Pro is somewhat lighter and has somewhat better sensor latency performance.

SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless

The Razer Naga Pro and the SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless are both wireless MMO gaming mice. The Razer has two additional buttons, and you can adjust the CPI more precisely within a slightly wider range. It also has significantly lower click latency. On the other hand, the SteelSeries is significantly lighter, and its software is compatible with Windows and macOS, while the Razer software is only compatible with Windows.

Razer Naga X

The Razer Naga Pro and the Razer Naga X are both excellent MMO mice. You can use the Pro wirelessly, and it performs better overall. You can adjust the Pro's CPI range more precisely, and its click latency is much lower. If you play various types of games, it has three swappable panels with different button layouts, while the X only has the 12-button one. However, if you don't like the feel of a heavy mouse, the X is significantly lighter.

Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE

The Razer Naga Pro is a more versatile all-around gaming mouse, while the Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE is an outstanding MMO mouse. You can use the Razer wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver or Bluetooth, it has swappable side panels with different button layouts, and much better click latency. On the other hand, the Corsair is a wired mouse with an adjustable 12-button side panel, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and a lower lift-off distance. It also has software compatible with Windows and macOS, which the Razer lacks. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but the Razer isn't suitable for small hands.

Logitech G600 MMO Gaming

The Razer Naga Pro is better than the Logitech G600 MMO Gaming. The Razer is wireless, the feet provide a better gliding experience, and it has a much wider CPI range. However, the Logitech has a lower lift-off distance, less CPI variation, and the G HUB software is available on macOS.

Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED

The Razer Naga Pro is better for most uses than the Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED. The Razer has a built-in battery, so it comes with a cable, the feet are better, there are six more side buttons, and it has lower click latency. The Logitech requires one AA battery, and it has a much wider CPI range and lower lift-off distance.

Razer Naga V2 HyperSpeed

The Razer Naga Pro and the Razer Naga V2 HyperSpeed are wireless mice with similar shapes and gaming performance in the same lineup. The Razer Naga Pro is older but more versatile, including a set of three modular side panels with different button layouts. It also uses optical switches for its left- and right-click buttons. On the other hand, the Naga V2 HyperSpeed has two additional buttons on the outside edge of the left-click button. It uses mechanical switches and AA batteries instead of an internal, rechargeable battery found on the Naga V2 Pro.

Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS

The Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS and the Razer Naga Pro both perform similarly as MMO gaming mice. The Razer has better build quality and features a fully swappable side panel with different button configurations, including a 12-button layout. In contrast, the Corsair has a 12-button side panel that you can adjust back and forth. 

Razer Naga Trinity

The Razer Naga Pro is better than the Razer Naga Trinity for most uses, but they're similar mice. The Pro is wireless, feels better-built, and the feet offer a better gliding experience. However, the Trinity is wired and has a lower lift-off distance.

Redragon M913 Impact Elite

The Razer Naga Pro is a better wireless MMO gaming mouse than the Redragon M913 Impact Elite. It's lighter and feels sturdier. It has a more flexible charging cable, mouse feet that glide more smoothly, a wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and much lower click latency. It also has multiple modular side panels for different game genres, including a 12-button panel. It has Bluetooth support, which the Redragon lacks, but unfortunately, it has a very high CPI variation. Comparatively, the Redragon has resting surfaces for your thumb, ring finger, and pinky, while the Razer only has a ring finger/pinky rest.

Corsair SCIMITAR PRO RGB

The Corsair SCIMITAR PRO RGB is a slightly better MMO gaming mouse, but the Razer Naga Pro is better for other uses. The Corsair has a lower lift-off distance, it feels better built, and it's better suited for most hand sizes and grip types. However, the Razer has more programmable inputs, lower click latency, wider CPI range, and better feet.

Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED

The Razer Naga Pro and the Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED are two very different mice meant for different uses. The Logitech is for FPS gaming, with three side buttons, including a sniper button and two additional buttons alongside the left click. It also has a wider CPI range, practically no CPI variation, and a lower lift-off distance. On the other hand, the Razer has three swappable side panels depending on the type of game you're playing, with one including 12 side buttons for MMO gaming.

EVGA X15

The Razer Naga Pro and the EVGA X15 are both MMO gaming mice, but the Razer Naga Pro is wireless. You can connect the mouse via Bluetooth or with its USB receiver, or you can use it with its paracord-like charging cable for a wired connection. It comes with three hot-swappable side panels, so you can customize the number of side buttons you want, and it's much lighter than the EVGA. It also has better click latency no matter how you connect it. On the other hand, the EVGA has a lower lift-off distance, and you can set its maximum polling rate to 8000Hz.

Razer Basilisk Ultimate

The Razer Naga Pro is better for a wider range of uses than the Razer Basilisk Ultimate, but the Basilisk Ultimate is a better pick for FPS gaming. The Naga Pro has many more side buttons for MMO gaming, it has lower click latency, and the feet provide a better gliding experience. Both mice have a scroll wheel with L/R tilt inputs, but only the Basilisk Ultimate's wheel also unlocks for free-scrolling. On the other hand, the Ultimate is lighter and has a lower lift-off distance.

UtechSmart VENUS Pro

The Razer Naga Pro is a better wireless MMO gaming mouse than the UtechSmart VENUS Pro. The Razer is lighter and feels sturdier. It has a more flexible paracord-like charging cable, mouse feet that glide more smoothly, and modular side panels with different button configurations. Performance-wise, it has a higher maximum CPI, a more precisely adjustable CPI, Bluetooth support, and much lower click latency. On the other hand, the UtechSmart has a thumb rest and a charging cable with a newer USB-C port, compared to the cable on the Razer, which has a Micro-USB port. Neither mouse is suitable for small hands using any grip type, but the Razer is more accommodating for a wider range of hand sizes overall.

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Test Results

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Design
Design
Style
Type
Standard
Coating
Matte
Lighting Color RGB

The Razer Naga Pro looks a lot like the Razer Naga Trinity, with some slight changes. It has a gamer-oriented look when you use the six or 12-button side panels, but looks more like a standard office mouse with the two-button panel. It's matte black and there are new glossy accents near the scroll wheel compared to the Trinity. There are RGB zones on the scroll wheel, the logo on the back, and the side panel, and you can customize them to any color.

Design
Shape
Length 4.7" (119 mm)
Width 2.8" (72 mm)
Height 1.7" (43 mm)
Grip Width
68 mm
Ambidextrous
No
Left-Handed Friendly
No
Finger Rest
Pinky
7.5
Design
Portability
Box Volume
22.46 in³ (368 cm³)
Receiver Storing
Yes

The Razer Naga Pro is easy to carry around and there's a slot to place the USB receiver. However, it may be too bulky to place in most laptop cases.

8.5
Design
Build Quality

The Razer Naga Pro has an excellent build quality. It's made out of solid matte plastic, and even though the scroll wheel wobbles slightly, it's hardly noticeable and wobbles a lot less than the Razer Naga Trinity. The virgin grade PTFE feet are of great quality and the mouse glides around smoothly.

5.7
Design
Weight
Lowest Weight
111.8 g
Default Weight
116.7 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Extra Weights
No

This mouse is heavy and not suggested for ultra-light gaming. There's no weight optimization, but the two-button side panel is about 7g lighter than the 12-button side panel.

Design
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

The Razer Naga Pro has a very comfortable right-handed design. It's made for a palm or claw grip due to its tall back, and most people should feel comfortable using it, except those with small hands. The two and six-button panels have a nice, textured grip, but the 12-button panel doesn't. It also has a pinky rest and feels much like the Razer Naga Trinity. If you're interested in a similar MMO gaming mouse with a rest for your pinky and your thumb, check out the Redragon M913 Impact Elite.

9.8
Design
Wireless Versatility
Maximum Of Paired Devices
2
Bluetooth
Yes
Receiver
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
Yes
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
Yes
Battery Indicator Yes

The Razer Naga Pro has incredible wireless versatility. You can connect to it either through Bluetooth or its proprietary receiver. It comes with a USB extender that allows you to place the receiver closer to your mouse to optimize performance. Razer advertises the battery life at 150 hours on Bluetooth and 100 hours through the receiver, but this isn't something we test for. The scroll wheel blinks in red when the battery has less than 5% left. Unlike the Razer Viper Ultimate, it doesn't come with a charging dock, so you have to charge it with the micro-USB cable. If you're looking for a wired alternative with a large number of programmable inputs, including special inputs like pressure-sensitive buttons and gyroscopic tilt gestures, check out the Swiftpoint Z.

8.5
Design
Cable
Connectivity Wireless
Cable Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
Micro USB
Port Type: PC End
USB

The Razer Naga Pro comes with an excellent paracord-like cable. It's quite flexible and lightweight but retains some minor kinking from how it's packaged.

9.0
Design
Mouse Feet
Gliding Experience
Very Good
Material
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
No

The feet are outstanding. They provide a very smooth gliding experience on a desk or mousepad. The feet are thick enough that they don't cause scratching. It doesn't come with extra feet in the box, and there aren't any third-party ones available, but if you find some, let us know.

Design
In The Box

  • Razer Naga Pro
  • Micro-USB cable
  • HyperSpeed Wireless receiver
  • USB extender
  • Two and six-side button panels
  • User manuals
  • Razer stickers

Control
Control
Main Button
Switch Type
Optical
Switch Model
Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2
9.4
Control
Additional Buttons
Total Number Of Buttons
20
Number Of Side Buttons
12
Number Of Programmable Inputs
42
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No

The Razer Naga Pro has an incredible number of buttons. The scroll wheel's click, left/right inputs, and up/down are all programmable, as well as the left and right-clicks, and the CPI switch buttons below the scroll wheel. You get an extra layer of programmable inputs with the HyperShift button, which you can assign to any button. The left button can be reprogrammed, but the left click action has to be assigned to another button first.

It comes with two extra hot-swappable side panels. The six-button side panel has a more straightforward design with two rows of three buttons than the hexagonal design on the Razer Naga Trinity. The two-button side panel is aimed at FPS gamers but can also be used in the office.

9.3
Control
Click Latency
Expected Connection
3.1 ms
Wired
2.4 ms
Receiver
3.1 ms
Bluetooth
12.9 ms

The Razer Naga Pro has incredibly low and consistent click latency. It delivers an extremely responsive-feeling experience in-game. The latency is significantly higher and much less stable when using a Bluetooth connection, but this is normal. A Bluetooth connection isn't recommended for gaming, especially reaction-based or competitive games.

9.5
Control
CPI
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.04%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.09%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.25%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.25%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.26%
Worst Tracking Error
-1.25%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI
20,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
8.9
Control
Sensor Latency
Delay To Start Of Movement
11.8 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.1 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.7 ms
Control
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
Focus+
Works On Glass
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz

The available polling rate settings are 125Hz, 500Hz, or 1000Hz. If you're looking for an MMO mouse with a 2000Hz polling rate, check out the Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS.

Control
Mouse Wheel
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
Yes
Thumb Wheel Type
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel

The scroll wheel has a textured rubber grip that feels nice when scrolling. The incremented steps are well-defined, but it can't be unlocked for infinite scrolling.

Control
Noise
Click Noise
Quiet

The Razer Naga Pro is quiet and shouldn't be bothersome to others around you.

Operating System And Software
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Name Razer Synapse 3
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
RGB On/Off
Yes

The Razer Synapse 3 software is great. It's user-friendly and allows you to set macros and customize the RGB lighting. The mouse has onboard memory, so you can use your custom profile on another computer even if it doesn't have the software downloaded. Unfortunately, the program is only available on Windows.

10
Operating System And Software
Mouse Compatibility
Windows Compatibility Fully
macOS Compatibility Fully

The Razer Naga Pro is fully compatible with both Windows and macOS, but the Razer Synapse 3 software isn't available on macOS.