I'll start by saying that this review pains me to make, because I *loved* this mouse while it worked properly, but here we are...
Here's the good — it feels great. I used this paired with a Firefly v2 hard mat, and it glides perfectly smooth across it. It has a great weight to it, but some may not like it as much, depending on the mat you use, and the ergonomics are simple, yet very nice. The interchangeable side panels' buttons are well-placed and are not too clicky or too stiff, and switching the plates is a breeze while also registering the new plate settings instantly.
And the bad — As cool as the plates are, they don't work as intended for much time. I think I had this for a few months before the plates would quit registering inputs sometimes. On the number pad, for instance, numbers 1,3,5,6, and 7 might work, but 2,4,8,9,0, etc. might fail. It was a simple fix though, only requiring you tale the plate completely off and putting it back on. It didn't stop there though, and about a year or so after buying it, the plates completely stopped working. I tried reinstalling the software, but ironically, Razer does not list the firmware for this mouse on their site. They list the Naga Pro, but not the Trinity.
Unfortunately, it's not just me having this issue. All over the internet, there are forums and comments about this exact issue, and Razer has seemingly yet to address it. I'm not about to spend $100 to find out either, so oh well.
I've decided to retire it for now and maybe see if it works with my laptop, but I'm left very sad about it. My new Corsair Scimitar Elite is pretty cool though, so hopefully I'll get over it soon.
Final words to sum things up — GREAT idea, but the horrible, horrible quality control keeps that idea from a reasonable execution, unless you like buying a new mouse once or twice a year...
| Brand | Razer |
|---|---|
| Series | Naga Trinity |
| Item model number | RZ01-02410100-R3U1 |
| Hardware Platform | Universal, PC |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.69 x 2.93 x 1.69 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.69 x 2.93 x 1.69 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Manufacturer | Razer Inc. |
| ASIN | B0788MCRGC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | January 1, 2018 |
