by Razer isn’t exactly a company known for its subtlety. One peek at the ad as its Razer Nommo V2 Pro range features explosive visual effects, RGB, and animated dragons – this doesn’t feel a bit excessive sell a speaker? Undoubtedly, but Razer owns this description so tightly that it’s almost a cliché to give it up. But it feels necessary when I’m talking about what is, surprisingly, one of my favorite speakers I’ve used in a while.
The Razer Nommo V2 Pro is not like other speakers – it’s a little weird but also quite innovative. You have your traditional speakers that go on either side of your monitor and plug in with a USB cable, but then you have a few other components in the box. The subwoofer is completely wireless and, somehow, seamless too. I was initially concerned that it might struggle wirelessly as even a few milliseconds of difference between the speakers and subs in the wrong environment would be felt. Thank God, he never fell.
I’m not entirely sure that the wireless component of the subwoofer feels all it needs to because you’re still going to plug it into the mains, making it not fully Wireless. You could choose to separate it from your personal computer configuration but this would be a waste of hardware as sub-woofers work best on the floor between two speakers. It helps to avoid wires specifically behind my computer but I can’t say that this has ever felt like a big problem.
The subwoofer is downward facing, allowing for a real rumble on the floor while playing. Unfortunately, while the bass is extremely heavy and great for impact, bass tones can cause it to feel a bit muddy. Even when you turn that bass down, you get less of the sound of the low notes and more of the feel of them. If you like your bass to really hit you, these speakers are great for that but not as good at picking up a subtle bass line in a chorus.
Nommo V2 Pro Specifications
Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB-C
Speakers: 2 x 3 inch drivers, 1 x 5.5 inch subwoofer driver
Weight: 1kg per speaker, 4.5kg subwoofer
Frequency response: 40Hz – 20,000 Hz
Price: $449 | £350
The speakers themselves are pretty good across the board, though. The clean vocals at the start of Foxing’s ‘Bloodhound’ ring through a really organic hit on the raw element of singer Conor Murphy’s voice. Conversely, the Razer Nommo V2 Pro brings a certain rumbly depth to the Postal Service’s ethereal pop hit ‘Such Great Heights’ that doesn’t quite feel intended. I didn’t always get the song I dreamed of with headphones wrapped around my ears but the product I got never felt worse – just different.
The Razer Nommo V2 Pro is, by Razer’s own admission, a gaming speaker and that rumbly bass makes more sense in action-packed Call of Duty or Battlefield maps. It feels really immersive when the floor shudders under your feet as you fire RPGs at the enemies that come before you.
Fallout: New Vegas, a game with a focus not only on shooting dudes but plenty of conversation, and some great tunes, managed very well on the Nommo V2 Pro. The high-pitched gunfire doesn’t play with the rumble of the enemy’s feet and the mid-range tunes manage to provide a good background for them all. As with almost everything I’ve played, turning down the bass helps the mellow and loud ones find their footing.
What makes the Razer Nommo V2 Pro even better is how easy it is to connect via Bluetooth. While it’s a shame to be limited to just a USB cable or Bluetooth, both connectivity options are implemented so well that it’s less of a concern. In addition to coming with speakers and a subwoofer in the box, there is a small pocket that can be connected to the speakers to quickly adjust the volume or quickly switch from computer to phone. At first, it feels a little gimmicky, especially since it requires two AAA batteries to run. It works just like a media slider, though, and can be switched from Bluetooth to wired in one click. You’ll have to replace those batteries after a while but it’s worth the extra effort.
The speakers themselves look like spotlights as they are low down but have a distinctive circular shape on both sides. Not only does this allow it to project sound but it gives room in the back for all that RGB. If you really want to control that RGB, you need the best and worst part of owning the Razer Nommo V2 Pro-Razer Synapse.
Razer Synapse is Razer’s proprietary software. With the Nommo V2 Pro, it allows you to customize the EQ, change the lighting setup, initiate some special sound modes, and change the bass level. Since I had to immediately change how heavy that bass was, Synapse was needed very quickly. However, perhaps worst of all, Synapse is required to receive firmware updates. Without that first firmware update, it is impossible to change the bass level.
This then downloads an .exe file which is used to update the subwoofer, speakers and pock. Unfortunately, the firmware update requires a Bluetooth connection for some reason. My own Frankenstein’s Monster of a PC is missing a Bluetooth connector in its motherboard so it was all about downloading Synapse on a secondary device, updating it, and plugging it back in. If you want to pick up the Razer Nommo V2 Pro for a console, it works well but will need some tweaking on a PC first.
Buy if…
✅ You also want to connect to your phone: The speakers work perfectly when plugged into a computer but also have a quick switch mode to easily switch to Bluetooth.
✅ You want a lot of bass: From the start, this set of speakers is very bass-heavy with a low rumble in almost every note. You could tune it but that bass is a big selling point so it feels like a waste.
✅ You love RGB: With RGB lighting spotlights on the back, this is perfect for a room full of RGB lighting.
Do not buy if…
❌ You don’t need any more software: Razer Synapse is an almost essential piece of software to use the Razer Nommo V2 Pro as EQ settings, Spatial Sound, and more are locked behind that little green icon.
❌ You want something understated: This speaker, with its fluorescent lights and thunderous sound, is a true performer and at its best when you let it roar.
Razer Synapse is a generally good, if a bit bloaty, program that can be connected to plenty of other Razer devices for custom RGB and custom macros. However, Synapse doesn’t feel like an option here, it positions itself as an almost essential piece of software and if you’re someone who likes a clean desktop, this might not be for you.
That said, I don’t think your desk space would feel particularly clean with all that RGB anyway. If you’re a fan of colorful lighting in your tech, the Razer Nommo V2 Pro looks great. All the lights come out the back of the speakers which gave a nice background behind my monitor. You can customize how RGB works in Synapse, from a different color palette to reactive lighting. This works well for slower paced games, where sharp movement from one noise to another is a little less common, but it can be too hectic for me otherwise.
Downloading Synapse gives you access to one amazing site – spatial sound. The goal of spatial audio is to make that sound stage deeper and more immersive. From the thundering steps of Hit Strike 2 to the anthemic orchestrations of the Slay the Spire soundtrack, this works very well. I preferred the standard speaker mode for videos and music, but spatial audio won out for games. Synapse has a handy little function that lets you save specific EQ settings for certain games – meaning I rarely felt the need to mess with the software when it got going.
With the punch, Razer Synapse, and the bass of the subwoofer a little loud at the beginning, the Razer Nommo V2 Pro takes a lot to get used to but, when you invest the time, it pays off in a big way.
