The Razer Moray are wired in-ear monitors (IEMs) for streaming and game broadcasting. It's Razer's first offering in this category and one of the first IEMs designed for gaming. Their sound profile is intentionally mixed to highlight voices and dialogue to monitor your voice during a stream or clearly hear teammates over game audio during a match. They also feature a dual hybrid driver system and a THX certification, both advertised to improve immersion and sound quality.
Our Verdict
The Razer Moray are decent for neutral sound. There's a touch of extra high-bass that makes audio sound warm and boomy, while overemphasis in the mid and treble ranges make voices and sibilants, like cymbals, sound bright and detailed. Being closed-back IEMs, they can't deliver a wide, immersive soundstage like open-back headphones. Fortunately, they have great frequency response consistency and are comfortable enough for long listening sessions.
- Great frequency response consistency.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Razer Moray are inadequate for commuting and travel. They're comfortable enough for long flights and train rides, but their lack of an onboard control scheme means you need to take your device when you want to adjust the volume or change the track. They also can't passively isolate you from lower-range ambient noise, so your music can get drowned out by the deep rumble of a bus or plane engine. On the plus side, their wired design design means you won't need to worry about them running out of power during a longer trip. They also come with a handy case for easy transportation.
- Lightweight and stable in-ear fit.
- Sub-par passive noise isolation.
The Razer Moray are okay for sports and fitness. They have a very stable fit and will stay in your ear during intense exercise, but their wired design makes them prone to snags and limits your range of movement with them on.
- Lightweight and stable in-ear fit.
- Sub-par passive noise isolation.
The Razer Moray are sub-par for office use. They're comfortable and have a wired connection, so you can wear them through a long shift without worrying about ear fatigue or the buds dying on you. However, they lack multi-device pairing as a result, so you'll need to manually swap the cable between the devices you want to use. They have low audio leakage and do a decent job of passively isolating you from ambient conversations or whiny AC units, but if you work near somewhere with heavy traffic or loud construction nearby. Since they don't have a mic, you'll need to rely on an external one for making calls, which isn't as convenient as other in-ear options with in-line microphones.
- Lightweight and stable in-ear fit.
- Sub-par passive noise isolation.
- No microphone.
The Razer Moray are wired-only headphones; you can't use them wirelessly.
The Razer Moray are passable for wired gaming. They're designed for use while streaming, so they do a good job of highlighting dialogue in RPGs or teammates on voice chat. They're lightweight and comfortable enough to be used for long gaming sessions without fatigue, but they won't keep you isolated from rumbly ambient noise, like a truck outside or a passing plane if you live near an airport. However, you'll need to use a separate mic when using them since they don't have one built-in.
- Multiple sizes of foam and silicone eartips.
- Lightweight and stable in-ear fit.
- Sub-par passive noise isolation.
- No microphone.
The Razer Moray can't be used for calls on their own since they don't have a built-in microphone. You can still use them if you hook up a separate mic to capture your voice. You'll find they make voices sound clear and detailed and don't leak much audio, so people around you won't hear the other end of your call.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
These earbuds only come in one color: 'Black', and you can see our model's label here. If you encounter another variant of these earbuds, please let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
Note: You may come across a model called the Razer Moray+ online. These are a pair of discontinued gaming earbuds Razer released back in 2009. Name aside, they're unrelated to the Razer Moray.
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The Razer Moray are very unique in-ear monitors. They have a very lightweight construction and comfortable in-ear fit, and their sound profile is catered for streamers who don't want to wear bulky headphones while making content. Since their sound highlights voices and dialogue, they'll still suit you if you're a frequent podcast listener or talk over team chat during multiplayer games, though you'll need to use a separate mic since they don't have one built-in and you can't buy a compatible cable with an in-line mic. This sound profile isn't as neutral as other IEMs intended for music, like the MOONDROP Blessing 3 or KZ AS10.
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The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless 2021 are better gaming earbuds than the Razer Moray. The Hammerhead have a larger set of features, like a companion app, integrated mic, and adjustable EQ for better customizability. They don't leak as much audio and have an ANC system that isolates you from more ambient background noise. However, they're Bluetooth-only headphones and aren't compatible with Xbox or PlayStation consoles. They also have higher latency than the wired-only Moray.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed True Wireless are better in-ears than the Razer Moray. While the Hammerhead aren't as comfortable as the Moray, their wireless design allows for a better range of movement, and their onboard controls are an added convenience when using them casually on the go or at the office. Their ANC feature can block out more ambient noise than the Moray does passively, making the low rumble of bus engines or passing traffic less of a distraction during an intense game. Their sound profile is also more neutral, which some users may prefer, and their companion app lets you customize their mix via graphic EQ and presets. Their latency on PCs low when their Game Mode is switched on, but they only last five hours on a single charge. In comparison, the Moray's wired connection means you don't need to worry about battery life or latency.
The TRUTHEAR x Crinacle ZERO and the Razer Moray are wired, dual-driver IEMs designed for different uses, and their features reflect this. The Razer are geared towards streamers and content creators who need all-day comfort, and as a result, they have a more comfortable fit than the TRUTHEAR. They also reproduce sound differently, using an armature driver to ensure that speech and dialogue reproduce in detail. Their sound profile boosts the high-mids and treble range for the same reason, but this adds a harsh, hollow quality to mixes. As a result, the TRUTHEAR are a better choice for bass enthusiasts.
The KZ AS10 are more versatile in-ear monitors than the Razer Moray. They have very good noise isolation performance, making them better-suited for commuting since they can block out more of the low rumble from bus engines. Their sound profiles are similar, but the KZ has more bass to complement thumpier music genres and action and RPG games. However, the Razer are more comfortable and come with a much larger selection of ear tips, allowing you to find the best fit for long gaming sessions.
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