Razer ManO’War aims to up the ante in the gaming headset space
Gaming device maker Razer has today announced the release of its new wireless gaming headset for PC, the Razer ManO’War. This latest addition to Razer’s audio line offers high-fidelity, gaming-grade audio engineered with multiple wireless antennas, frequency channel scanning for locating the clearest channel and an advanced coding algorithm to ensure a “high-performance, lag-free, 2.4 GHz wireless experience.”
We’ve been told that an ultra-compact wireless USB adapter provides plug-and-play connectivity from up to 39 feet. Alternately, users may opt to use the Razer ManO’War’s optional extension dock for an even greater 46-foot range.
Immersive 7.1 channel virtual surround sound in the Razer ManO’War is supported by the Razer Surround software engine. Paired with the Razer ManO’War’s custom tuned 50 mm Neodymium magnet drivers, Razer claims that its Razer Surround makes virtual soundscapes come alive with 360-degree fidelity.
The positional audio calibration feature helps to personalize the hearing experience to ensure players have the auditory cues they need get the jump on opponents, visible or otherwise. Closed-style, upgraded leatherette cushions cover a wearer’s entire ear, enhancing noise isolation and comfort.
Concealed in the left ear cup of the Razer ManO’War is a unidirectional digital microphone boom that easily pulls-out when needed and can be adjusted to whatever position is desired. The microphone surpasses the capabilities of traditional analog microphones by way of an optimized algorithm for more natural sounding and crystal clear voice reproduction. Gamers may apparently adjust mic and volume levels and mute via Quick Action Controls on the Razer ManO’War’s ear cups. A mute LED indicator on the boom illuminates when mic mute is active.
Razer ensures us the headset was prepared for long stretches of uninterrupted, unfettered enjoyment. Whether streaming, watching a movie or in a gaming marathon, it is reportedly able to give an impressive 14 hours of continuous wireless use on a single charge. That holds up well compared to some of the headsets we have reviewed.
Finally, Razer Chroma lighting features built into the Razer ManO’War Chroma allow gamers to explore what Razer promises is a virtually-limitless number of possible lighting profiles. With 16.8 million colors to choose from, custom color schemes can be programmed for the headset using Razer Synapse, or users may select from an array of preloaded lighting options. For gamers playing titles with in-game Chroma integration, the Razer ManO’War becomes an instrument for even deeper levels of immersive gameplay.
“The Razer ManO’War combines the perfect balance of wireless performance, comfort and durability in a gaming-grade headset,” says Razer Co-Founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan. “The freedom to play without wires, uninterrupted, with the comfort, sound quality and incredible battery life of this headset is more than exciting for gamers—it’s critical.”
Razer ManO’War Technical Specifications:
Headphones:
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Impedance: 32 з 々 at 1 kHz
- Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 112 【 3 dB
- Input power: 30 mW (Max)
- Drivers: 50 mm, with Neodymium magnets
- Inner ear cup diameter: 60 mm / 2.36 in.
- Connection type: Wireless USB Transceiver
- Wireless range: 12 m / 40 ft.
- Wireless frequency: 2.4 Ghz
- Battery life: Up to 14 hours with Chroma lighting / 20 hours without Chroma lighting
- Approximate weight: 375 g / 0.83 lbs.
Microphone:
- Frequency response: 100 Hz – 10 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 60 dB
- Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -38 【 3 dB
- Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional
System requirements:
- PC / Mac with USB port; PS4*
- Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Mac OS X (10.9 and higher)
- Internet connection for driver installation
- At least 100 MB of free hard disk space
* Only Spectrum cycling lighting effect and 2.0 stereo audio output is available
Interested in checking out this bad-boy? Check out the Razer ManO’War website here. And if you are in the market for headsets, check out our review of another model, the Turtle Beach Ear Force Stealth.
SOURCE: Press Release