Razer isn’t exactly a company known for its intricacies. Take a look at this A.D Razer Nommo V2 Pro series showcases explosive visual effects, RGB and animated dragons; Doesn’t that feel a little off? extreme To sell speakers? No doubt, but Razer has embraced this statement so much that it’s almost a cliché to bring it up. Yet, rather frustratingly, this feels necessary when talking about one of my favorite speakers I’ve used in a while.
Razer Nommo V2 Pro is unlike any other speaker; It’s a bit quirky but also quite innovative. You have traditional speakers that go on either side of your monitor and connect via a USB cable, but there are a few more components in the box. The subwoofer is completely wireless and somehow seamless. I was initially worried that it might have trouble wirelessly, because even a few milliseconds of difference between the speakers and the subwoofer will feel like an eternity in the wrong environment. Thank goodness it never broke.
I’m not entirely sure if the subwoofer’s wireless component feels all it needs, because you still have to plug it into the mains, which makes it Entirely wireless. You could choose to move it away from your PC setup, but that would be a waste of hardware, as subwoofers work best in the floor between two speakers. It helps avoid cables, especially at the back of my computer, but I can’t say it feels like much of an issue.
The subwoofer points downwards, which allows for real floor noise when playing. Unfortunately, the bass is very heavy, and while it’s great for impact, this can make the bass tones sound a bit muddy. Even when you turn off that bass, you get less of the sound of the low notes and more of the feel of them. If you want your bass to really hit you, these speakers are great for that, but they’re slightly less good for capturing a subtle bass line in the chorus.
Features of Nommo V2 Pro
Connection: 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 – 20,000Hz
Price: $449 | £350
However, the speakers themselves are also pretty great overall. The clean vocals at the beginning of Foxing’s “Bloodhound” ring true, organically hitting the raw element of singer Conor Murphy’s voice. Conversely, the Razer Nommo V2 Pro brings a rumbling depth to The Postal Service’s ethereal synth-pop hit ‘Such Great Heights’ that doesn’t seem quite intended. I haven’t always been able to get the song I was dreaming of while wearing headphones, but the product I received has never felt this bad; Only different.
The Razer Nommo V2 Pro is, by Razer’s own admission, a gaming speaker, and that thumping bass makes a little more sense on Call of Duty or Battlefield’s action-packed maps. It feels completely immersive as the ground trembles beneath your feet as you fire RPGs at approaching hordes of enemies.
Fallout: New Vegas, a game that not only focuses on shooting bad guys but also has plenty of dialogue and some great tunes, manages to perform very well on the Nommo V2 Pro. The loud clang of weapons never clashes with the thud of enemy feet, and the middle sections of the tunes manage to provide a good backdrop for everything. As with almost everything I play, turning the bass down a bit helps the mids and highs find their feet.
What makes the Razer Nommo V2 Pro even better is how easy it is to connect via Bluetooth. While it’s a bit unfortunate to be limited to just a USB cable or Bluetooth, both connectivity options are so well implemented that it becomes less of a concern. In addition to speakers and a subwoofer, the box also includes a small disk that can be connected to the speakers to quickly adjust the volume or quickly switch from computer to phone. It feels a bit gimmicky at first, especially since it requires two AAA batteries to run. But it works just like a media slider and can switch from Bluetooth to wired with a single click. You will need to replace these batteries after a while, but it is worth the extra effort.
The speakers are low-set, so they resemble spotlights, but they have a distinctive circular shape at each end. This not only allows it to reflect sound, but also frees up room on the back for all the RGB. If you really want to control said RGB, you need the Razer Nommo V2 Pro – the best and worst part of having Razer Synapse.
Razer Synapse is Razer’s proprietary software. With Nommo V2 Pro it allows you to customize the EQ, change the lighting setting, launch some special sound modes and change the bass level. Synapse very quickly became necessary as I had to quickly change how heavy the bass was. But perhaps most annoying is that Synapse is needed to get firmware updates. It is impossible to change the bass level without an initial firmware update.
This downloads an .exe file which is then used to update the subwoofer, speakers and disk. Unfortunately, for some reason Bluetooth connection is required to receive the firmware update. My Frankenstein’s Monster PC is missing a Bluetooth connector on its motherboard, which meant downloading Synapse to a second device, updating it, and plugging it back in. If you want to get the Razer Nommo V2 Pro for a console, it works fine, but it needs fine-tuning on a PC first.
If you buy…
✅ You also want to connect to your phone: The speakers work perfectly when plugged into a PC but also have a quick switch mode to switch to Bluetooth without any problems.
✅ You want a lot of bass: From the start, this speaker set is very bass-heavy, with a low rumble present on almost every note. You can tone it down, but it feels like a waste since bass is a major selling point.
✅ You like RGB: With spotlight-style RGB lighting on the back, this is perfect for a room full of RGB lighting.
Do not buy if…
❌ You don’t want any more software: Razer Synapse is an almost essential piece of software for using the Razer Nommo V2 Pro, as EQ settings, Spatial Audio, and more are locked behind that little green icon.
❌ You want something extravagant: With its fluorescent lights and booming sound, this speaker is quite a show and is at its best when you let it roar.
Razer Synapse is a pretty good program overall, if a bit bloated, that can connect to many other Razer devices for RGB customization and custom macros. But Synapse doesn’t seem to be an option here, positioning itself as an almost essential piece of software, and if you’re someone who likes a clean desktop, maybe this isn’t for you.
That said, I don’t think your desk space will feel super clean with this much RGB. If you’re a fan of colorful lighting in your tech, the Razer Nommo V2 Pro looks pretty great. All the lights come out from behind the speakers, which creates a nice backdrop behind my monitor. You can customize the way RGB works in Synapse, from a different color palette to reactive lighting. This works well in slower paced games where the sharp transition from one noise to the next is a little less common, but could otherwise be too hectic for me.
Downloading Synapse gives you access to spatial audio, which is a pretty cool setting. The purpose of spatial audio is to make the soundstage deeper and more immersive. From the thundering footsteps of Counter Strike 2 to the marching orchestras of Slay the Spire’s soundtrack, this works incredibly well. I found myself preferring the standard speaker mode for videos and music, but for games spatial audio wins out. Synapse has a handy little function that lets you save specific EQ settings for specific games; This means that once the software is up and running, I rarely feel the need to mess with it.
There’s a lot to get used to with the Razer Nommo V2 Pro, as the bass from the disc, Razer Synapse, and subwoofer are a bit loud initially, but it really pays off when you put in the time.