Razer Naga Epic

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 11 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Features a 12-button thumb-side keypad.
5,600dpi laser sensor.
Customizable pinkie-side inserts.

Cons:

Buttons take practice to use.
No onboard memory.

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Last revision on January 8, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Features a 12-button thumb-side keypad
5,600dpi laser sensor
Customizable pinkie-side inserts
LED backlighting
Wireless/wired capability
Customizable side panel

Reviewers Didn't Like

Buttons take practice to use
No onboard memory
Expensive
Doesn't offer quite as much value as competing high-end gaming mice
Razer logo doesn't light up
Not for lefties

Expert reviews and ratings

100

As well as being a fast, precise mouse, the Razer Naga Epic is comfortable to use (so long as you're right-handed), offers good glide and has loads of buttons on its thumb-pad. It also comes with a comprehensive driver. If you don't need a wireless...

By DigitalVersus on October 19, 2012

The Naga Epic is Razer's third attempt at an MMO mouse. It's even more expensive than other MMO mice that have rolled off Razer's production line, though, clocking in at just under £100. It clearly needs to offer serious benefits to MMO gamers...

By Bit-tech.net on May 21, 2011

With the introduction of the Naga Epic, Razer has split its highest gaming mouse tier into two segments. The Mamba is still the top-of-the-line general-purpose gaming mouse, but it’s now joined by the Naga Epic, which runs the same high MSRP ($130)...

By Maximum PC on May 09, 2011

It's not the most elegant mouse, nor does it feel worth the $130 price, but Razer's Naga Epic and its built-in, 12-button keypad could help gamers and others gain mastery over MMOs and other applications with complicated control...

By CNET Australia on March 11, 2011

100

When first using the Naga there is a period of adjustment as the user learns how to best activate the thumb buttons however the training guides provided with the mouse help us get used to the unusual layout. After this short period of adjustment we...

By HardwareHeaven on January 20, 2011

Last week we reviewed a new addition to Razers product catalogue, the DeathAdder Chroma. It took a design from some time ago and refreshed it, including some new lighting technology. Classic design plus new additions… easy award winner. Today we get a...

By HardwareHeaven on January 07, 2015

The battery pack adds a heftiness that was lacking in the original, almost-weightless Naga, and the slick driver software gives you easy access to its capable insides, adding macros, tweaking DPI and keybindings, and playing with the color and power...

By PC Gamer on May 20, 2011

The Razer Naga Epic is an improvement over the original Naga, with the addition of the wireless capability and interchangeable grips; the extra buttons on the left side are very accessible, but it may take a while until we get familiar with their...

By MadShrimps on March 18, 2011

When Razer initially released the Naga last year, it was a mixed bag for gamers with larger hands. The mouse featured a number of programmable buttons along the left side but they would often get squished from their usage. Fixing this and,...

By GamingShogun on February 02, 2011

For those who might be running out of room on their keyboard for key bindings in their favorite Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) game, Razer claims to be taking the gaming mouse wars one step further with the Razer Naga Epic. A whopping $129.99 will...

By PC Mag on January 04, 2011

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