Razer Nommo V2 X - Full Review

Usually, I expect to have lots of talking points for a product review. With the Razer Nommo V2 X speakers though, this review is a little more cut and dry. The Nommo V2 X speakers are a cut-down version of the Nommo V2 Pro. Compared to the V2 Pro, this product does not have a wireless subwoofer or wireless remote for controlling your audio. Is that a bad thing? It depends on your needs, and after testing these speakers for a few days, I have plenty of thoughts to share.

DESIGN

Razer has been very consistent over the past few years with their new design philosophy. Gone are the days of “Look at me, I’m green!”, and now, many of Razer’s products are matte black, sleek, and will fit in with almost any setup.  The speakers themselves look sharp, really sharp. They’re simple, modern, and I like the formfactor. From Razer’s perspective, I’m sure the speakers are shaped how they are because of how the drivers are stacked internally. And for those who were wondering – the base of the speakers is solid, you won’t see these speakers wobbling around or falling over on your desk. The dimensions of each speaker are 130 mm (W) x 184 mm (H) x 180 mm (D). Honestly, the speakers are unexpectedly large, hefty, weighty, and you will be surprised by the size of them when you take them out of the box! To say they feel premium would be an understatement, the speakers have a truly solid build.

AUDIO

In a word: Impressive. For stereo PC speakers, I can’t expect much more than what’s been given here. The audio is clean – I don’t experience distortion when switching from a very low volume to a high volume and this is one of my favorite tell-tale signs of quality when testing PC speakers. Razer passed the quality test here.

For my music testing, I kept it diverse. I tested with some hardcore music (Dance Gavin Dance), a bit of rap (Trippie Redd), some lo-fi beats, and some SZA. Overall, everything sounded beautiful. The clarity is there, the whole way through, with every song I tested. Where things get weird is testing the bass. You’ll be disappointed in the bass – and when I say that, I don’t mean the bass performance is terrible. For a set of stereo speakers, the bass is clean, crisp, and well mixed. However, for anyone who is used to having more bass from their current headphones, soundbar, car audio, etc., you might feel a bit disappointed. If you have a need for bassy audio, you’re looking for the Razer Nommo V2 Pro, which includes a nice wireless subwoofer.

For gaming, I spent my time playing Cyberpunk 2077, Overwatch 2, and CS:GO. Again, the audio quality is great, and these speakers provide an immersive experience in any game you prefer. Since these speakers are focused on creating an immersive gaming experience, and THX Spatial Audio is one of the main features of these speakers, I believe it’s important to look at how THX Spatial Audio changes the gaming experience. With that said…

FEATURES

For anyone who hasn’t used THX Spatial Audio on a Razer product, I’m a fan of it. Keep in mind that THX Spatial Audio is used to create a virtual 7.1 surround sound setup. Does it work? Sure, absolutely, but most folks will not gain a performance advantage when using stereo vs. THX Spatial Surround in most video game titles. I enjoy using THX audio when I’m listening to music as it creates a broader soundstage, which lets you catch more of the nuance in your favorite songs. I think that’s a killer feature for any PC speaker. For gaming though, I fully expect that stereo sound will be just as good as THX Spatial Audio. If we were talking about gaming headsets, I’d have a different opinion here, but a stereo pair of PC speakers will always have difficulty creating 7.1 virtual channels of sound.

Razer also packed in Bluetooth 5.0 with these speakers, which adds some much-needed versatility to the Nommo V2 X. For one reason or another, Razer believes that USB C is the only interface needed to hook up these speakers to a sound source. I would love to see a 3.5mm jack added to the back of these speakers, it would really make them all the more functional. The only reason I feel understanding about this is because these are gamer focused PC speakers… On the flip side though, Razer is hoping that Playstation and Nintendo Switch owners will be utilizing these speakers, so if they’re trying to reach a broader audience – more than PC gamers – they should’ve included the 3.5mm jack.

SOFTWARE

Razer Synapse will automatically try to install and launch when you plug these speakers into your PC. I’m torn about this though. I appreciate Razer trying to streamline setup for their users, but as someone with an IT background, having random things open on your personal computer feels bad.

I use Razer Synapse to manage my other Razer products (Gaming headset and mouse) and I don’t have any complaints about the software itself. In the context of these speakers, it’s a simple interface for changing your EQ presets and/or levels, as well as enabling/disabling THX Spatial Audio.

Important Note: In Synapse, when you’re looking at the settings for the Nommo V2 X speakers, be sure to visit the “Power” tab and set the speakers to never automatically turn off. I can’t imagine many people enjoy manually powering on their PC speakers after they sit down at their desk!

FINAL THOUGHTS

It’s a great product, I think it’s worth taking a look at for anyone who wants a versatile set of stereo speakers. However, I think most gamers will prefer having a headset, and most speaker owners will prefer to have a subwoofer (or just more bass) and a 3.5mm jack to hook these speakers up to any audio source. While I do think this is a great product, it’s clear that there are a few things dragging it down as well.

Big thank you to Best Buy for sponsoring this review and sending us this set of speakers. For additional reviews and product specifications, check out Best Buy's product page, linked below.

Product Link: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/razer-nommo-v2-x-full-range-2-0-pc-gaming-speakers-2-piece-black/6547859.p?skuId=6547859