The Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless are decent wireless gaming over-ears. They have Razer HyperSense built-in, which is a haptic feedback system that transmits vibrations or rumbles to the user that can help immerse you in your games. They're also comfortable and well-built. However, they're very prone to inconsistent audio delivery, and their five-hour battery life is very disappointing, especially as they can't be used passively since they need to be on, even when wired. On the upside, they have low wireless latency when used with their USB receiver. While their boom mic does an okay job of recording your voice, it can separate it from moderate noise around you.
Our Verdict
The Razer Nari Ultimate are fair for neutral sound. Their frequency response consistency is sub-par, so different people may experience their sound profile very differently. However, on average, they have a very bass-heavy sound profile that some users may find muddy. Their mid and treble ranges are much more neutral and accurate. However, due to their closed-back headphones, they don't have a very open or spacious soundstage.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Disappointingly short battery life.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
The Razer Nari Ultimate are disappointing for commute and travel. They don't block out much background noise, so they won't isolate the low engine rumbles from a bus or plane. They also have a very unstable fit and are very bulky, which makes them difficult to carry around without occupying a lot of space in a bag. They aren't the best for long travel days as their battery only lasts around five hours, and they can't be used passively.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Disappointingly short battery life.
- Poor isolation performance.
The Razer Nari Ultimate aren't recommended for sports or fitness. These bulky over-ears don't have a stable fit and tend to slide all over with minimal movement. They’re also not very breathable, like most gaming headphones. They don't support Bluetooth either, so you can't use them wirelessly with your phone.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Unstable fit prone to slipping off head.
- Disappointingly short battery life.
- Not very breathable.
The Nari Ultimate are acceptable for office use. They're comfortable enough for long listening periods and can be used wirelessly with any PC. Unfortunately, they don’t isolate noise well so you can hear your coworkers chatting. Their 5-hour battery life may not be able to get you through long work days either. Luckily, you can use them while charging. They also have great customization options, though you have to install the Razer Synapse software to gain access to them, which some workplaces may not allow.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Disappointingly short battery life.
- Poor isolation performance.
The Razer Nari Ultimate are decent for wireless gaming. They’re fully compatible with PCs as well as PS4 and PS5 consoles when using the included wireless USB receiver. They have very low latency and are comfortable enough to wear for a while without causing too much fatigue. They have lots of customization options via the Razer Synapse app and their microphone offers decent overall performance. They have a very unstable fit, though, and need to be readjusted often, which is frustrating while gaming. Their 5-hour battery life is also poor, and you may need to plug them in to charge them after playing for a while, depending on your settings.
- Unique haptic feedback system.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Very low latency.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Disappointingly short battery life.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
- Not very breathable.
The Razer Nari Ultimate are good for wired gaming. They can be used on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X consoles with full mic and audio compatibility by plugging them directly into your controller with the included 1/8" TRRS cable. The boom microphone does a great job at separating your voice from background noise. However, while your voice sounds decently clear and intelligible, it also sounds thin and lacking in brilliance.
- Unique haptic feedback system.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Disappointingly short battery life.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
The Razer Nari Ultimate are okay for phone calls. They have a decent boom microphone that does a great job of separating your voice from noisy environments, though your voice sounds thin and lacking in brilliance. They don't support Bluetooth and are quite bulky, so they may not be the best choice for taking calls on the go. However, they may be a good option if you make a lot of calls on your PC at home or work.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Great noise handling.
- Disappointingly short battery life.
- Poor isolation performance.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 27, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Apr 28, 2021: Updated review for accuracy and clarity.
- Updated Feb 25, 2020: Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Razer Nari Ultimate come in one color variant: 'Classic Black'. These headphones also come in an Xbox One variant, which has a 'Classic Black/Green' color scheme. This variant has Xbox Wireless technology so that you can game wirelessly with Xbox consoles. Although we haven't tested this variant, it should perform similarly to our model in most regards.
If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
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The Razer Nari Ultimate are decent wireless gaming headphones that set themselves apart with their unique haptic feedback feature and RGB lighting. They're well-built and more comfortable than the Razer Kraken V3 Pro Wireless, but they’re also significantly bulkier and less stable than most gaming headphones.
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The Razer Kraken V3 Pro Wireless are somewhat better gaming headphones than the Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless. While both headphones are well-built, the Kraken V3 Pro have a more neutral sound profile and significantly better battery performance. Their mic also has a better recording quality. However, the Nari Ultimate are more comfortable, have a more out-of-head passive soundstage, and their mic has better noise handling.
The Razer Kaira Pro Wireless are more versatile than the Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless. The Kaira Pro are Bluetooth-compatible, have a more stable fit, a more comprehensive control scheme, and are better-built. They also have almost four times the battery life and a superior boom microphone. That said, the Nari can be used on a wired connection via their 1/8" TRRS cable and have a slightly better-balanced sound profile out-of-the-box.
The Astro A50 Gen 4 are way better wireless gaming headphones than the Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless. The Astro are more comfortable, better built, have a longer battery life, and a better overall microphone performance. On the other hand, the Razer provide bass haptic feedback, which some users may prefer.
The Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless are better performing gaming headphones than the Razer Kraken Ultimate. The Nari Ultimate can be used wired as well as wirelessly, they're slightly more comfortable, and they have a more bass-heavy sound that some gamers may prefer. They're also compatible with the Xbox One via their analog cable. However, they don't have the longest-lasting battery, especially when compared to other gaming headphones. The Kraken Ultimate, on the other hand, have an adjustable surround sound feature, and their boom microphone performs better overall. Since they're wired, you don't have to worry about battery life, either.
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