The Razer Opus Wireless 2020 are very good over-ear ANC headphones that offer an excellent price-to-performance ratio. Unlike most of Razer's products that are designed with gaming in mind, these are casual ANC headphones meant for day-to-day use. They feel very comfortable and well-built and are even stable enough for light workouts. They last almost 33 hours off a single charge, which is great, and we tested low latency when watching YouTube videos on an Android device. Their sound profile is very accurate and well-balanced, making them versatile enough for most genres and content, and you can change their sound profile via EQ presets within their companion app. Their ANC is outstanding, and they do a remarkable job of blocking out all background noises, including the low rumble of bus or plane engines.
Update 05/10/2021: Razer has released an updated variant of these headphones called the Razer Opus Wireless 2021. There have been user discussions regarding the new changes, which include moving the physical controls to the right ear cup, upgrading Bluetooth from 4.2 to 5.0, and improving their continuous battery life performance. We've tested these headphones and you can see our review here.
Our Verdict
The Razer Opus are great headphones for neutral sound listening. They have a very well-balanced and accurate sound profile out-of-the-box that's versatile enough for all genres or content. You can also customize the way they sound via EQ presets within their companion app. They're decently consistent among various users or reseats, though you may have to adjust them slightly to experience their treble the same every time you use them.
- Well-balanced and versatile sound profile.
- Dedicated companion app gives access to EQ presets.
- Slightly uneven treble range may be piercing to some listeners.
The Razer Opus are great for commuting and travel. Their ANC works exceptionally well and does a remarkable job of blocking out the low rumble of bus or plane engines. They're comfortable, last nearly 33 hours off a single charge, and have easy-to-use physical buttons to control your music.
- Outstanding ANC.
- Comfortable and well-built design.
- Easy-to-use physical buttons.
- Mediocre microphone performance.
- No multi-device pairing.
The Razer Opus are decent headphones for sports. While they'll likely fall off during more intense workouts, they feel stable enough to use while jogging or running. They're comfortable to wear during long runs, though their over-ear design will cause your ears to get warm after a while.
- Comfortable and well-built design.
- Over-ear design may cause you to sweat more than usual.
The Razer Opus are very good headphones for the office. They do an outstanding job of blocking out background chatter and don't leak very much audio. They last nearly 33 hours off a single charge, which should get you through almost an entire workweek, and they're comfortable enough to wear all day without causing fatigue.
- Outstanding ANC.
- Comfortable and well-built design.
- No multi-device pairing.
The Razer Opus can only connect wirelessly via Bluetooth and therefore, aren't compatible with PS4 or Xbox One. They're compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs or mobile devices, but their latency is likely too high for competitive gaming.
The Razer Opus are good headphones for wired gaming. Thanks to their TRRS audio cable, their integrated microphone works while wired, making them compatible with both Xbox One and PS4. They're comfortable enough for long gaming sessions, and last a long time off a single charge. Unfortunately, their integrated microphone doesn't perform as well as most boom mics found on dedicated gaming headphones, though your voice still sounds decently full-bodied and clear.
- Comfortable and well-built design.
- Integrated microphone can be used wired.
- Fully compatible with both PS4 and Xbox One.
- Mediocre microphone performance.
The Razer Opus are satisfactory headphones for phone calls. Their integrated mic and good controls mean you can easily answer a phone call while on-the-go, but your voice only sounds decently full-bodied and clear. Your voice also gets drowned out in most noisy environments, like a subway station.
- Outstanding ANC.
- Easy-to-use physical buttons.
- Mediocre microphone performance.
- No multi-device pairing.
Changelog
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Updated Apr 23, 2025:
We previously said that these headphones couldn't deliver audio while charging, but after a reader pointed out that was incorrect, we retested them and found they can deliver audio while charging. We've updated the Battery box accordingly.
- Updated May 15, 2023: We've updated Test Settings to reflect that we tested these headphones using the 'Default (THX)' EQ preset. However, the scores haven't changed.
- Updated Jul 11, 2022: We've retested 'Virtual Soundstage'. They have a THX feature available in the companion app, but we don't consider this a virtual soundstage feature as it acts more as an EQ preset. We have updated the text and the scoring of this box has changed.
- Updated Apr 12, 2022: After comparing these headphones with the Razer Opus Wireless 2021, we have lowered their comfort score from '8.0' to '7.5' as the inside of the ear cups are small and squish the ears, which can be a bit uncomfortable.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Razer Opus Wireless come in two color variants: 'Black' and 'Midnight Blue'. There's also a limited edition variant with Razer-green graphics designed by A Bathing Ape. We tested the 'Black' variant, but we expect all color variants to perform similarly to our model.
Razer has also released an updated variant with a few different changes. These headphones only have physical controls on their right ear cup and no longer have a dedicated ANC control button. They also support Bluetooth 5.0, come with a low-latency 'Gaming Mode' instead of support for the aptX codec, and are advertised to have a longer continuous battery life. However, we don't know how this variant performs compared to our model. That said, if you want to know which version you have, Razer has put out instructions on how to check their serial number via their support page, in the 'FAQs' tab.
If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the comments below, and we'll update our review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Razer Opus offer an excellent price-to-performance ratio when compared to similar models from other brands. Unlike most Razer products, the Opus aren't designed with gaming in mind and are meant to be day-to-day, casual-use headphones. They perform very similarly to the Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless and the Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018 and perform much better than most other ANC headphones in the same price range. Check out our recommendations for the best noise cancelling headphones, the best noise cancelling headphones under $200, and the best over-ear headphones.
The Razer Opus X Wireless are the more wallet-friendly sibling of the Razer Opus Wireless 2020, but the original Opus still perform better overall. The Opus are better-built, have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and they're able to block out significantly more ambient noise around you. However, the Opus X are designed for mobile gaming and have a Gaming Mode, which helps reduce their audio latency on iOS and Android devices.
The Razer Opus Wireless 2020 and the Razer Barracuda Pro Wireless have different strengths, and you may enjoy either. While both headphones are comfortable, the Opus 2020 are better-built, have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their noise isolation performance is significantly better. However, the Barracuda Pro, in addition to casual use, can be used for gaming. They support Bluetooth, and come with a wireless dongle that ensures low latency, keeping your audio and visuals in sync. The integrated mic also offers better overall performance.
The Razer Opus Wireless 2021 are the stealth update of the Razer Opus Wireless 2020 and there have been some downgrades in performance. While both headphones have a similarly comfortable and well-built design, the 2020 variant have a much more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their noise isolation performance is better. They also support aptX codec, which is nice if you're looking for better audio quality via Bluetooth. That said, the 2021 have a 'Gaming Mode' for a lower latency audio experience.
The Razer Opus Wireless 2020 offer a more customizable experience than the Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless. The Razer are better built and their noise isolation performance is better, though both headphones are still remarkable in this regard. They also have a longer continuous battery life. However, the Bose are more comfortable and support multi-device pairing with up to two devices simultaneously.
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