{"id":129943,"date":"2021-04-29T19:05:42","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T18:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=129943"},"modified":"2021-04-29T19:08:01","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T18:08:01","slug":"razer-opus-review-a-great-headset-for-everyday-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/headphones\/razer-opus-review-a-great-headset-for-everyday-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Razer Opus : A great headset for everyday use"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Razer is known for its gaming peripherals for computers, but the company has recently started making headphones for mobile gamers as well.\u00a0Late last year, Razer launched\u00a0THX-certified\u00a0TWS headsets\u00a0&#8211; now the company has released a full-size Razer Opus model that&#8217;s great for smartphones.<\/p>\n<h3>Razer Opus: Design<\/h3>\n<p>The first thing to expect from a Razer headset is a striking gaming design.\u00a0Such that it is backlit, with a large logo and a massive frame.\u00a0But all this is not about the Opus model &#8211; it is more classic, with a solid black body and compact ear pads.\u00a0The design of the headphones is somewhat reminiscent of the hits from Sony and Bose.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"widget-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"regressive_image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/img_608af4ac29f4e.\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/img_608af4ac29f4e.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>A black case is included with the headset, in which it is convenient to store the device itself and all additional wires.\u00a0The kit includes a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging, a wire with 3.5 mm plugs and a plug for connecting headphones on an airplane.\u00a0Everything is done with high quality and neatly packaged: even the USB has plastic caps.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"widget-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"regressive_image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/img_608af4ac538bb.\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/img_608af4ac538bb.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The headset has movable cups: they fold easily, making the device as compact as possible.\u00a0In the open position, they are slightly pushed forward &#8211; this design is closer to the anatomical position of the ears, due to which the headphones sit comfortably.\u00a0In addition, the ear cushions are soft and do not put pressure on your ears.\u00a0The only thing that can get in the way is if you wear glasses, the temples will be pressed against your head.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"widget-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"regressive_image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/img_608af4ac767b6.\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/img_608af4ac767b6.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The headband is made of metal, extends by about 4 cm on each side.\u00a0It&#8217;s pretty easy to make adjustments to your size.\u00a0All other parts are made of matte plastic: if you do not touch it with greasy hands, it will keep its &#8220;marketable&#8221; appearance for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"widget-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"regressive_image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/img_608af4ac9a2a6.\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/img_608af4ac9a2a6.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Control and functions<\/h3>\n<p>You can control the gadget using the buttons on the right earpiece: change the volume and turn on active noise cancellation.\u00a0Speaking of shumodave: the model is equipped with a system of 4 microphones, due to which ANC is realized.\u00a0In fact, the ear cushions themselves well isolate the ears from external sounds, and if you turn on the noise reduction, you generally find yourself in a soundless space alone with your thoughts or music.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"widget-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"regressive_image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/img_608af4acbd144.\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/img_608af4acbd144.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you hold down the ANC button, on the contrary, the surround sound amplification mode will turn on.\u00a0This feature is useful on the street if you are crossing the road, or in the office &#8211; to talk with colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>To set up your headphones, you can download the Opus app to your smartphone (available on Google Play and the App Store).\u00a0The system also offered to additionally install the Razer Audio plug-in &#8211; but it will only be able to enable or disable the THX sound, which we will discuss below. But in Opus, you can adjust the equalizer and turn off time of the headphones when idle, update the firmware and find out the battery level.<\/p>\n<p>Since the headphones have several built-in microphones, they can be used during phone calls, Skype, or to record audio messages.<\/p>\n<h3>Sound<\/h3>\n<p>The Razer Opus is THX Certified, a renowned home theater system builder who knows a lot about sound quality.\u00a0The earbuds provide surround sound for an immersive content experience &#8211; be it music, game soundtrack or movie.\u00a0This is also achieved at the expense of good noise reduction: external noise does not interfere with the perception of music in any way.\u00a0The headset also uses AAC and SBC codecs when connected to compatible devices.<\/p>\n<p>By default, the headphones are set to a THX preset, but the Opus app has an equalizer in which you can change the playback mode.\u00a0The available programs are &#8220;Boost&#8221;, &#8220;Vocals&#8221;, &#8220;Boost Bass&#8221; and &#8220;High Definition&#8221;.\u00a0But it is impossible to set the settings manually (by frequencies).<\/p>\n<p>Conveniently, when you remove the headphones, playback stops.\u00a0And if you put them back on, it starts again.\u00a0This allows you to save battery power on your smartphone and the headset itself.<\/p>\n<h3>Autonomy<\/h3>\n<p>The manufacturer promises that the headphones will work up to 25 hours with active noise canceling enabled.\u00a0We did not manage to discharge the headset after a week of use &#8211; therefore, the declared operating time can be trusted.<\/p>\n<p>If you configure automatic shutdown after 5 minutes of &#8220;idle&#8221;, the headset will not waste its charge at all, which is very convenient.\u00a0When you turn it on again, it will already connect to a familiar smartphone by itself, and you will not have to start a search for Bluetooth devices.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The headset turned out to be really interesting &#8211; and not only for mobile gamers, but for all music lovers.\u00a0We especially liked the sound quality, the ANC and the good package &#8211; there is even an adapter for connecting headphones on the plane.\u00a0Overall, the Razer Opus is a great option for everyday use.\u00a0And the headset is cheaper than competitors with similar characteristics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Razer is known for its gaming peripherals for computers, but the company has recently started making headphones for mobile gamers as well.\u00a0Late last year, Razer launched\u00a0THX-certified\u00a0TWS headsets\u00a0&#8211; now the company has released a full-size Razer Opus model that&#8217;s great for smartphones. Razer Opus: Design The first thing to expect from a Razer headset is a [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/headphones\/razer-opus-review-a-great-headset-for-everyday-use\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10404,"featured_media":129951,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[640],"tags":[778],"class_list":{"0":"post-129943","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-headphones","8":"tag-reviews"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10404"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=129943"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129943\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/129951"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=129943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=129943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=129943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}