The Razer Man O' War is an above-average sounding gaming headset. These headphones are a bit bulky and plasticky, especially when compared to the Razer Kraken Pro V2. They're not the most comfortable, but their low latency and great mic make them a suitable option for gaming. They should also be good for watching movies but won't be versatile enough for more casual everyday use like commuting or sports.
Our Verdict
The Razer Man O' War are a good wireless gaming headset but they're not versatile enough for more casual uses. They have a decently balanced sound and low latency suitable for gaming and watching movies but won't be ideal for more critical listening. They're too bulky for sports and aren't practical for commuting.
- Good sound quality.
- Low latency for gaming and home theater.
- Good active features and app support.
- Bulky design.
- Poor noise and leakage isolation.
- Plasticky build quality.
- Treble delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to positioning.
The Razer Man O' War are above-average for neutral listening. They have a decent amount of bass that packs a punch but also makes them sound a little boomy and muddy. This is especially noticeable since there's a slight dip in the higher frequency ranges that cause lead instruments and vocals to sound a little distant and lack a bit of clarity. They also don't have the best soundstage due to their closed design, but they should be okay for casual listening for most users.
The Razer Man O' War are below-average for commuting. They have to be within range of the USB transmitter, which limits their portability. They're also too bulky to carry around on your person without a bag, and they don't block enough noise to be suitable for the loud environments involved in commuting.
The Razer Man O' War are below-average for sports. They're decently stable on the head thanks to their tight fit, but they're a bit too big and bulky for running and exercising. They also warm up your ears quite a bit after wearing them for a while.
The Razer Man O' War are average for office use. They tend to put a bit of pressure on the ears which might get a bit uncomfortable during long listening sessions at work. They also let a lot of ambient chatter seep into your audio and are a bit leaky at higher volumes.
The Razer Man O' War are above-average gaming headphone headphones. They have low latency, a well-balanced sound, and a good mic that filters a lot of noise. They also support the Razer Synapse app, which gives them quite a few customization options. Unfortunately, they're not the most comfortable headphones. They're tight on the head and make your ears warm after a couple of hours of gaming.
The Razer Man O' War aren't suitable for wireless gaming.
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- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Dec 12, 2017: Review published.
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The Razer Man O' War are a decent sounding headset with a customizable sound and a great mic. They're comfortable, although they tend to be a bit tight on the head and aren't the most breathable headset. They also have a good battery life with a decent wireless range and low latency for gaming and watching movies. Unfortunately, their build quality isn't as good as some cheaper options and they don't have as many connection options, so they won't be the best headset for gaming on your consoles.
The Razer Nari Ultimate are better gaming headphones than the Razer Man O’ War Wireless. The Nari Ultimate are more comfortable and have significantly better build quality. They have a better wireless range and less latency, and can also be used wired with the Xbox One. However, the Man O’ War have a much better overall microphone performance and battery life. They also have a more stable fit and are less likely to slip off your head while gaming.
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