Razer Naga 2014 Edition Unboxing & Overview

[@hansolzy]

I didn't like the original Naga too much, so I went back to my 5 button Logitech. Much more comfortable and I do fairly well without the Naga anyways, but looking at the changes / upgrades they made, I might give it another chance.

[@PowerDragon999]

Hey hansol, just to ask, if i buy a Razer Naga 2014 for christmas, will it work on a mac?

[@PowerDragon999]

Oh thx u :).

[@kayyyn3947]

U should I have and I LOVEit

[@kayyyn3947]

But imma lil too late

[@eezad4079]

​@@kayyyn3947I just bought a second hand 2014 naga lol. Waiting for the shipment (Am I late?)

[@tonton9598]

I'm starting to think that everyone who rants that their naga breaks after like 1 week or 2 months of purchase, just generally doesn't take good care of their electronics

[@shartingkity3647]

i got a naga 2012 when it came out and i still use it all extensively today with no problems

[@BayuBaron]

Been using it for 3 years hahaha. The click chip or whatever it's called just got replaced but that's just because it's been 3 years of evilish click mashing hahaha Ironically I don't think I treated it well. I brought it everywhere, put in my bag just like a bag of chips, got it fell to the floor few times... Still working well.

[@caitlynmcdougall1068]

I had my Razer naga epic for a while and worked completely well. Mine broke once i started dropping it constantly and then my dog decided to use it as a chew toy. Don't ask how one drops a damn mouse but I manage to :P It still worked after 15 drops though.

[@BayuBaron]

caitlyn mcdougall lol thanks for the crash test(s)

[@Abyssal42069]

I've had mine for a year, dropped it several times on hardwood floors and it works 100% fine. Your statement couldn't be closer to the truth lol.

[@specb37]

im a 40 year old left hander who's moved from console 2 years ago and the left handed edition changed everything for me,best part of my set up that ive bought as its simplified everything.

[@jtLcodes]

Your small rant about Razer's choice of names got me laughing. Just a couple of days ago I bought a Razer Naga thinking it was the new one, but was the 2012 version. Get it together, Razer!

[@patricjohnsen3011]

SyzbuH

[@LukeCharlesO]

Proud owner of this beauty. Recommend it to anyone.

[@SuperKorenman]

I can finally play wow without looking at my keyboard or clicking my abilities

[@nathanjackson5023]

Same

[@IFrozenFireI]

I had Razer Naga 2011. It broke, it was still under warranty. I went to the shop. They told me that they can't fix it, and gave me a 2014 edition for free.4

[@tstew258]

Nice!

[@IFrozenFireI]

I'm really happy with my "purchase" you know... ;)

[@X340retroX]

So you mean I can buy a razer naga 2011 mouse too and break it on purpose and get a free 2014 edition? :O

[@samlfarrar]

X340retroX Depends on the staff, If I was working there I would probably be like fuck it, here have the newest one now leave me alone.

[@depresskam]

my problem with razer isn't breaking or anything, actually from razer devices i had i spilled coffee over my old anansi and nothing happened ! had it for a year but in that 1 year keys had gone horrible wrong , the feel, the skin,coating, they were're horrible, my problem with it was the layout and shape of keys, keys where SO HORRIBLE to push, it made me hate typing for a year (i used to love it) now after i upgraded to G510(old one no s) its freaking awesome i love typing now! and this is my type racer typing stats: with anansi: 86% accurycy and 40wpm with G510: 94% and 70-75wpm !!!

[@lordeggo]

Used the original Naga for 3 years. 2014 version is driving me crazy, I've given it 4 months now and I still accidentally press the 1 key on the thumb. The bevel shape and pronounced size makes them easier to press for sure....

[@nathanjackson5023]

Xorn I also have the problem with my thumb pressing 1

[@RomansLPs]

I know this is a dumb question but, what do you use the MMO buttons for?

[@chrisw.7200]

In Massively Multiplayer Online games people use number buttons to cast spells and attacks. They are mainly used for that. They are placed on the mouse so people can cast their spells and attacks quicker.

[@MMOStein]

Did you seriously just ask what do MMO gamers use the MMO buttons on a MMO mouse for.......

[@RomansLPs]

Ok thanks!

[@StriderZessei]

Late reply here, but I like using the MMO buttons for my hotkeys when I play StarCraft.

[@samlfarrar]

For the MMO I play you can fast swap armour or weapons which gives you a huge advantage.

[@pineapplebob06]

the g710+ doesn't use "silent switches" they are browns and have rubber o-rings under the key caps to keep the sound down it still makes a good bit of noise if compared to a membrane keyboard.

[@ScaryShadow818]

The braided socket ripped on mine, so the chord slipped through and my mouse is now no longer with us.

[@ScaryShadow818]

***** What are you confused about? It broke.

[@AlphaXY13]

R.I.P

[@danielsaad9196]

+Scariust that was a bot rip

[@PsyKeks]

From my experience with original Naga and Orbweaver: You have to bind them to something. It can be a key, mouse button, makro, profile for any Razer Synapse enabled device. But I don't know if supported games can use them directly.

[@KrazyBean14]

Just started playing FF14: A Realm Reborn, it's my first ever MMO...and yeah I could do with a lot more buttons, lol. I'll definitely get this. Looks sick. I don't really care about gaming keyboards but the mouse is definitely more influential.

[@WolvenSpectre]

I think he is referring to the changes they made making it more like a g600, shaped mech keys on the side, the broader mouse size, scroll wheel and 2 button placement, etc.

[@h3xdr0]

Thanks Linus, thanks to you I got this mouse :P I must say, it is an amazing mouse xD and for those guys who are thinking about buying it but scared about it being an "MMO Mouse"... don't worry it is not exclusively an MMO mouse ! I play a variety of fps games (including mainstream cod and bf4) and I must say the mouse works like a dream! it is sooo much easier to use the number pad on the mouse to change weapons and so on than using the keyboard! so go ahead and get it :) you wont regret ;)

[@deana777]

I love how honest you are! Sometimes you need a bit of criticism and it just makes your compliments stand out more as oppose to people who constantly praise the product.

[@Voolcan]

this mouse makes my keyboared useless XD

[@javiertejeda7975]

They Improved it and the fact that they are mechanical and are lifted helps people know where they are and I do want one of these very bad as I am a world of warcraft gamer. A grip-y surface is always good because it lets you hold on with ease. I do not think a lot of people will change their original nagas for a 2014 version, but as for me who has a Logtech g600 and finds this one to be a bit more superior I will look into buying this one in the coming weeks because it looks amazing.

[@xG1ZZM0x]

I just bought this from Amazon for $50 WHAT A STEAL!!!and its a damn good mouse

[@JeeniusGaming]

50 bucks? are you serious? at the european amazon its 80 euro which equals around 108 usd ...

[@KyuuteAnimeGrill]

Jeenius IAMa I got it for like 20 NZD on sale which is about 16 USD there are some pretty damn good sales out there

[@razerfan5060]

i got an orochi for 61$…….. oops FREE SHIPING DOE :D

[@shorty430551]

The two buttons on the side of the left click (back and forward) are the two I missed the most after my original Naga died (3 yrs old), they were perfectly placed for me. I currently have the 2012 and really like the changes for this one, in theory haven't used it though.

[@prozone1610]

i have this mouse and i f**king LOVE it!

[@prozone1610]

lol

[@ToneyCrimson]

I got Molten edition, it broke yesterday..now i feel like a bird without wings ;(

[@residentevil327]

ToneyCrimson The Molten is absolutely shit in quality...

[@prozone1610]

never used it

[@prozone1610]

i now have used it fot a long time and there are some problems it ceeps cutting out and the razor program ceeps changing the maps and DPI

[@earnestbunbury7435]

This new naga doesn't have the NUM/123 switch on the bottom (by the laser) that allowed the use of the keyboard numbers while the naga used buttons like Page up, DEL and Page down for activation of abilities. One could use the numbers on the keyboard separately of the mouse number pad, giving more keybinds to the keyboard. One may be able to program it as such in Synapse, but the switch was so much simpler. If the buttons on the new one activate faster, and more precisely, all will be forgiven.

[@0NetherCraft0]

Comparison Logitech G600 and this!

[@0NetherCraft0]

***** I know, but this mouse is still in production and is a great contender to a MMO comparison.

[@0NetherCraft0]

***** You never know... LinusTechTips

[@delm0nic]

Have been waiting years for a Left Handed naga. So Glad razer finally decided to release one. Kudos to you Razer!

[@njorsing]

So basic its a copy of a logitech g600

[@drehunnid3788]

Wow it is look it up

[@jcom456]

G600 is Cheaper and you can pick which color you want the buttons

[@spaceteapot]

***** except that it improved drastically on the original naga, and then this 2014 naga also implements all the improved features.

[@liamparsons1425]

I would still prefer the naga tho

[@spaceteapot]

well have fun with razer's customer support when the switches die

[@Supersly666]

Its great that they increased the size. I've had the original naga and currently have the naga epic with the largest finger rest attached to it (which is exactly why I bought the epic version). The size of my naga epic look pretty similar to that of the naga 2014, which is fantastic! :)

[@Double0Dennis]

I have a Razer Cata Edition Naga and i believe it takes a little time to get used to when you have big hands. After a while you memorize where the buttons are but for having the type of bottons they are they are quite difficult and uncomfortable to use. I hope the new 2014 fits me a little better. Thanks Linus.

[@rekrapnadroj]

I use my naga 2012 for FPS, it all depends on if you are going to take the time to macro the extra buttons(I have) or not and if you have the time to learn and memorize where all the extra buttons are and weather you are hitting the right one or not.

[@Begmann0306]

Linus the old naga was actually remaked with the two buttons on top on the 2013 eddition like this one.

[@Technoman3000]

Linus, you're forgetting that there was a Razer Naga 2013 that had a lot of the "new" features seen on the 2014 model.

[@15Lanzo15]

Made my day lol. My Naga has survives LONG transports in a shitty plastic case, fall down from the desk and pull the cord (three times already I thought it would break every single time but it didnt) and a lot of hours of gaming for the last year. the under pads are beginning to deteriorate but thanks to my new Destructor 2 I think they will be juuuuuuuuuuuuust fine =D Haters gonna hate man

[@KHLance]

Ive personally miss the two buttons on the top left of the left click button. I wish they would put it back.

[@aaronh01]

The left handed Deathadder has been out for a while now, I've had mine for nearly two years and I love it!

[@iAmThatGuyJohn]

My only problems, if you can even call them problems, is that it took me a while to figure out which side plate / grip worked best for me. I still swap them out now and then to try different feels and for the most part I only make use of 1-6 because the rest are extremely difficult to get to. I guess you would say I have a flop palm grip. Just flopping my hand over the whole thing, anything else feels like work. On second thought, I do find after long game play my hand does start to slip.

[@chronofusion]

Linus ..the old naga has NEVER been blue. I have the 2012 edition and it's green also. Sorry but had to correct you on that. You're thinking of the Deathadder? or another model from Razer.

[@menelainho14]

The only company that understands there are left handed pro gamers out there.

[@davidchen5463]

I'm sorry to say this but the Naga I believe was the idea, inspiration and base to the G600. Although the features are similar one was before the other. The old one felt really bad (the Naga) and the 600 improved on that

[@JasonCheeeseball]

Cherry mx blue switches are my favourite for the clicky noise they make and g710+ uses silent switches. Blackwidow ultimate's green backlighting also appeals to me over white led backlight. Not to mention the g710+ is about $30 more than the black widow ultimate where I live.

[@hornblenda6]

Guys, is this really comfortable to have so many buttons allover the mouse? Don't you end up pressing something unintensionally all the time when you just want to hold the device... no matter how you grab it? And do those extra buttons give an advantage only when playing games... or is it actually useful during normal office use as well?

[@Dappers6110]

I recently. bought one of these to use at work... I mean working on AutoCAD all day the extra keys a brilliant for binding Esc and Enter to and all the other tools that i use, meaning i dont have to continuously reach for the keys.... makes it a lot quicker and has increased my productivity alot... love this mouse

[@ChrispyNut]

Having now watched for a second time (with mate on Skype watching at same time) and noticed that you seem to be going down the naming route of "unboxing and overview" instead of the old "unboxing and first look". Not sure how long you've been doing this now (I just look at what the video's about and click or not), but the overview replacement is far more accurate and betterererer:) Good job.

[@mataanpeer8960]

I had the razer 2011, then switched to the g600 recently, and i am very happy!!

[@Thelgow]

I guess you weren't aware of the 2012 which came with swappable side grips and had the green LED's as well. And I got my nagas for $40. Best buy had $20 off and then a $20 coupon. Stock up. Get the protection plan on 1, and it covers all. Hell I used the plan on a 2012 green and swapped out the blue one I had. Once they have the 2014 in store I'll swap my first 2012 for it, and bring the other to work.

[@FloatingBreeze]

I see Razer Naga 2014 doesn't have G-shift button and color modes. G600 has 3 color modes 12 + 12 + 12 Two of them has G-shift function. (12x2)+(12x2)+12 = 60 commands you can bind on that mouse for thumb finger. Naga has only 12 :о))))))

[@jeppsihh]

I really didn't like the old naga because how it felt in your hand but now I might consider a 2013 model for a future mouse upgrade

[@Pivitrix]

had my razer naga for about 2 years if not longer, it's still going strong.

[@ultimatesin5]

yes the naga is ood the saitek the other guy said is good but honestly if ur playing soemthing like WoW.... the num pad style makes it easy to customize your ui to it and have multiple toons use the same layout instead of assigning it and guessing which mouse button is which

[@OMNIlawnboi]

There was a 2013 naga also. It was the same, just no mechanical buttons.

[@jayveetown]

Thanks to LinusTechTips, I got my own Razer Naga 2014. I LOVE YOU DUDE! Great review!

[@CatOutcast]

I really like how they made the mouse all Matte-plastic, the thing I hate about my deathadder is the plastic parts on the side. They tend to soak up more.. icky-hand-stuff than the matte top part.

[@MergyX]

You don't have to use Synapse.. even though nowadays there is nothing wrong with that software. You can always find the old drivers specifically for that mouse, keyboard, etc and use them individually.

[@AI3Dorinte]

i have a few issues with the razer naga mouse: 1. teflon is really bad quality, plastic is really shiny and gets dirty asap, they should have ballanced the sensor position according to the grip - feels wierd when you use it in mmos - like actually using the side buttons, the edge on the right ( the actuall right click button) is sharp and bothers my fingers...

[@DizziFish]

i am pretty sure the naga was out before the g600, and the prospect of an MMO mouse i am sure has been around longer than them both

[@heIIy]

the naga 2012 doesnt have those buttons by the left click, either. and its also green. it also has the buttons below the scroll wheel. it also has switchout right side panels for how you use the mouse. claw, palm, ect

[@tonyromeo9222]

I have the Death Adder 2013 and I am seriously considering upgrading to this after watching your review, thanks Linus.

[@SmilingScilence]

I have the original Naga. Works like a dream even three years later, but I'm starting to get that upgrade itch. What I'll probably end up doing is getting a more shooter-oriented mouse, but keep my Naga in reserve for when Wildstar comes out later this year. Once it finally dies, I'll just get the 2014. Perfect excuse to blow all my money.

[@longshot726]

I wish they had a newer version with the two buttons on the front of the left button... They are amazing for tab targeting... I don't see how people reach those two buttons in the middle comfortably... The thing is so small I don't see how people had problems hitting the original position of the two extra buttons..

[@1987eflo]

Razer comes out with the Naga and Logitech takes that mouse and throws their spin on it with the G600. Then the Naga 2014 comes out and looks a lot like they took a page from the G600. This might just be my opinion, what do you guys think?

[@EurynomusBH]

I have the Naga 2013 and I honestly can't say I like the 2014 one. Really love the interchangeable sides on the 2013.

[@PixelPiggy]

I was just about to order the razer naga 2012 today. Luckely I checked youtube before leaving to the store :D I'll be getting this mouse somewhere this week!

[@Sliverlightboy]

They did. The original Naga had buttons on the side. The second one they moved it, and now this one.

[@ytv45]

you should change the table colour. It was hard to see the mouse at times

[@Elmirill]

Nice improvements. Is it only in green? No colour schemes switching?

[@CarvellFenton]

That NCIX link isn't bringing up the mouse in search results. I guess no stock yet?

[@Lagniprimatte]

Yo' Linus! Do you feel that the naga will last without having the classic double click bs that plagues a lot of their mouses? I'm also wondering if the sensor has been fixed. When lifting the mouse does it stutter and crap? My original naga does. I don't like it.

[@ejp93]

I'm glad it's bigger, I'm gonna buy it. My current Naga has always slightly irritated me that my little finger hangs of the side touching the mouse mat.

[@HOTTESTHERE]

08:30 Yes they have improved the 2014 edition allot and i´m not even sure if it should even have the same name any more because the only thing that makes it look anything similar to the last one is the fact that it has the 12 side buttons. I have an idea of what they could call it the- g600:Razer fucks it up don't know what year it is 2046? edition.

[@Jumpzallnight]

Two things. First if you want great ergonomics and a great layout for the thumb buttons look at the Logitech MMO style mouse the G600. Secondly I am having a lot of trouble with synapse 2.0 when using it for my Razer Orb Weaver. it crashes a lot and sometimes just wont work. I have uninstalled and reinstalled synapse 2.0 multiple times it works now but is sporadic at best.

[@jayveetown]

Good review, I enjoyed every second of it. Keen to get a 2014 when it's available here in Australia. :D

[@Pivitrix]

well actually .. had my naga for a while and there is a obvious difference in clicking the left button compared to the not so often used right button, there are only so many ways you can click a button .. i highly doubt he's using it wrong ..

[@PsyKeks]

It's only the twelve buttons on the side, I think. If the ergonomics work for you it should be fine.

[@rib9985]

I've had the Naga Hex for 8 months and was not happy with it. Configurating it with the Synapse was kind of a pain... So, I switched gladly to the G600, which is amazing. This Naga, however, sure kicks ass on the side buttons part, but still is quite behind the G600. The G600 is more a complete package for MMO/RPG players and has the extra ring button rest which can help you sometimes. But, overall, it's preference, both are amazing mice, but Razer's Software is keeping Naga from going further.

[@lukelmt]

One of the things that I hated about the original naga was the smooth sides. When I was playing games and my hands were sweating my grip would go to hell. I am glad to see that they have made the side grip better.

[@Draconorst]

Finally, a left-handed MMO mouse and yes linus I was one of those lefties who bought a left-handed Deathadder (which in my country was hard to get). I guess a lot of lefties learned to game with the mouse in the right hand. I for one will be buying the left handed naga.

[@DaraakSE]

I still enjoy my Naga Molten, It took me around 24H to get all the buttons done and I have now been using it for 1.5Years. I like to have the two buttons that are now on top at the side as it is on the original naga. Just a personal preference. :)

[@frizzlepickle]

Might I also add that using something for years on either hand makes it feel better but if you were to put the same amount of time using your appropriate hand your improvement will be much quicker. Being left handed means your nerves are specifically designed for you to use your left hand as your dominant hand. It isn't a choice or preference, it's a genetic trait that you can't change.

[@Xzibitfreek]

it means those buttons are mechanical. and that means the buttons have a lower reaction time and those buttons live is about 10 times longer

[@mmarko63]

Wonder if will ever see a left handed version of the naga, which they promised this year

[@GentlemanFish]

I absolutely need those side ergonomics. Is the Naga the only one with such a great pinky and ring finger support?

[@JayMannStuff]

@LinusTechTips Could the Razer Naga 2014 have been better equipped with rubberized sides on the right side, so you have a grippier lift-off when you're moving the mouse and you don't wish to hold any MMO buttons whilst doing so?

[@cyleleghorn246]

Great review as always! Where did you get that keychain knife?? It looks just like a spyderco, and now that I'm in college I can't carry my full sized karambit anymore, and I find myself constantly needing to open boxes, but tape or bands, etc, and I have to resort to using my keys :(

[@gligoran]

There is a 2012 version. It would be really weird that your mice would say 2012, but would be a 2014 version. When did you get your mouse?

[@why_11.]

I'm sorry but I like the buttons on the left mouse click, this is a mmo mouse, you want buttons that you can actually use. With the buttons in the middle it's much harder to hit.

[@chronofusion]

ok, what year did the first naga come out? I thought 2012 was the first year of the Naga mouse.

[@Pivitrix]

and yes, there is a noticeable difference in clicking the left button to clicking the right button which i obviously use alot less frequently, but my mouse is old and it isn't to bad.

[@kken8766]

i wish u can give more opinion on the wheel left and right press. since thats kinda rare to have in most mouse. Does the wheel's left/right press feels natural? Cuz i'm thinking of buying it just because of the wheel. so i can bind to for ctrl and alt. it would be great for WoW - Arena party targeting macros.

[@AstonWave007]

I'm waiting to see if they'll update the Naga Hex with the 2014 ergonomics.

[@nicknack125]

Using Approaching Nirvana in your end credits. Kudos.

[@darkslayerssssss]

Well, problem is that logitech took the naga and improved it (yes, still a copy paste). This one feels identical with the g600(apart from not having the right button from g600 and as a "plus" it has the in game overlay). And as a personal opinion, I liked the shape of the old naga more (except the glossy part, the shape was ok but it could have been made from some other material).

[@TehObLiVioUs]

lol ......my naga epic lasted maybe 6 months lol... had a warranty though it just woudlnt turn on xd ......it made the buzzing noise when u hear the sensor near your ear but no lights or cursor moving on screen

[@LizardanNet]

I know! I always hated changing weapons with the number keys on the keyboard. Also, do the amount buttons get in the way when doing regular internet navigation, word documents, file browsing?

[@DeViLzzz2006]

I have played WoW without one and got to the point where I could mash keys well enough and didn't need some screwed up mouse. Sorry but you can't convince me that this is what an mmorpg mouse should be. It needs more top side buttons and heck they could have put some right side buttons on the Razer Naga too.

[@sTANKcreative]

mine has lasted 2 years so far and its perfectly fine, are u sure its only a max of 1 month?

[@Mortem6]

The other mouse that you had was the razer naga epic, it was confusing me because I have a razer naga and it glows green, the 2 buttons are in the middle of the mouse, and it has to spots to ut your pinkie & ring finger with a changeable side...

[@NeonCreepers]

I would buy this mouse if you do both, but you can get it aswell, you configure to change weapons or streaks to the buttons on the side so you can swap guns or anything a lot faster then your enemy and in that way win 1v1 fights or even 2v1 fights

[@jonass9933]

I'm left handed and I have my mouse in my right hand, just the way you learnt it, hasn't really got anything to do with being left handed or right handed it's all preference.

[@jimnfred58]

very nice review ! Greetings from Latin South America, Peru. ill be getting this mouse as soon as it arrives here :)

[@CarvellFenton]

Great vid again. The 2014 looks like a win to me. I have an original and I am currently using an m90, and I am not sure which I prefer. Still like blue to green, but lighting is less important than function. Mechanical keys that are easy to id looks great, and the overlay in game is an excellent idea! Glad I'm not the only one who forgets what is mapped where! Now how do I justify buying yet another mouse...? ;-)

[@Elessar129]

I have compared the Naga2012 and 2014 Edition on my own at home. the mechanic buttons and the new wheel are real improvements. Imo the 2012 edtion is more ergonomic especially for small hands. The mouse is just bigger but not heavier then the previous ones, not longer but wider and upper so its difficult to lay down my hand properly on this mouse. The feeling using this Mouse is very uncomfprtable its like you touch a sandpaper if your hands are not sweat drenched. Sorry for my bad english >_

[@owlsflyingaway]

Just wanted to come on here and share that today marks the day of my purchase of one of these mice back in 2015, and i STILL have it to this day working flawlessly. Also i treated it like shit back in my teens, so i’m even more impressed; i hope it will live to see 10 years next year!

[@Barnacules]

I need a lav mic!