Razer isn't exactly a company known for its subtlety. A look at the AD for its Razer Nommo V2 Pro series features explosive visual effects, RGB and animated dragons – doesn't that feel a little? exaggerated sell a speaker? Undoubtedly, but Razer has embraced this description so much that it almost feels like a cliché to bring it up. Still, it feels necessary when talking about one of my favorite speakers that has been annoying me for a while.
The Razer Nommo V2 Pro isn't like other speakers – it's a little strange, but also quite innovative. You have your traditional speakers that are attached to either side of your monitor and can be connected with a USB cable, but then there are a few more components included in the box. The subwoofer is completely wireless and somehow seamless. Initially, I was worried that there might be issues with the wireless connection, as even a few milliseconds of difference between the speakers and the subwoofer would feel like an eternity in the wrong environment. Luckily it never faltered.
I'm not entirely sure that the wireless component of the subwoofer seems really necessary since you still have to plug it in, which isn't the case complete wireless. You could also remove it from your PC setup, but that would be a waste of hardware since subwoofers perform best on the floor between two speakers. While it helps to avoid cables specifically behind my PC, I can't say that's ever felt like a big problem.
The subwoofer is directed downwards, allowing for a real rumble on the floor when playing. Unfortunately, while the bass is very heavy and great for impact, this can make the bass notes feel a bit muddy. Even if you turn off the bass, you'll get less of the sound of low tones and more of the feel of them. If you want your bass to really hit you, these speakers are great for that, but a little less great for picking up a subtle bass line in a chorus.
Nommo V2 Pro specifications
However, the speakers themselves are pretty good across the board. The clear vocals at the beginning of Foxing's “Bloodhound” sound authentic and organically meet the raw element of singer Conor Murphy's voice. Conversely, the Razer Nommo V2 Pro adds a certain rumbling depth to The Postal Service's ethereal synth-pop hit “Such Great Heights” that doesn't seem entirely intentional. With headphones around my ears, I didn't always get the song I wanted, but the product I got never felt worse – simply different.
The Razer Nommo V2 Pro is, as Razer itself admits, a gaming speaker and that booming bass makes a little more sense on the action-packed maps of a Call of Duty or Battlefield. It feels downright immersive as the ground shakes beneath your feet as you fire RPGs at the oncoming hordes of enemies.
Fallout: New Vegas, a game that's not just about shooting bad guys but also has lots of dialogue and some great tunes, performs very well on the Nommo V2 Pro. The high-pitched sound of the weapons never clashes with the rumble of enemy feet, and the midrange melodies create a good background for everything. As with pretty much everything I've played, turning the bass down a bit helps the mids and highs to stand out more.
What makes the Razer Nommo V2 Pro even better is the easy connection via Bluetooth. Although the limitation to just a USB cable or Bluetooth is a bit unfortunate, both connectivity options are so well implemented that it's less of an issue. Not only are speakers and a subwoofer included, but also a small puck that can be connected to the speakers to quickly adjust the volume or quickly switch from PC to phone. At first it feels a bit complicated, especially because it requires two AAA batteries to operate. However, it works just like a media slider and can switch from Bluetooth to wired with just one click. After a while you'll have to replace these batteries, but the extra effort is worth it.
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The speakers themselves look like headlights as they are mounted low but have a distinctive round shape at either end. Not only does this allow for audio projection, but it also provides space on the back for all that RGB. If you want to actually control said RGB, you need the best and worst aspects of the Razer Nommo V2 Pro – Razer Synapse.
Razer Synapse is Razer's proprietary software. The Nommo V2 Pro allows you to adjust the EQ, change the lighting settings, enable some special audio modes, and change the bass level. Since I needed to change the volume of this bass immediately, Synapse became necessary very quickly. Perhaps most annoyingly, Synapse is required to receive firmware updates. Without this initial firmware update it is impossible to change the bass level.
It then downloads an .exe file that is used to update the subwoofer, speakers and puck. Unfortunately, for some reason, receiving the firmware update requires a Bluetooth connection. My own Frankenstein monster of a PC is missing a Bluetooth port on the motherboard. This meant I had to download Synapse to a secondary device, update it, and reconnect it. If you're looking to get the Razer Nommo V2 Pro for a console, it works well but needs to be refined on a PC first.
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Buy if…
✅ You also want to connect to your phone: The speakers work perfectly when connected to a PC, but also have a quick switch mode to easily switch to Bluetooth.
✅ You want lots of bass: Right from the start, this speaker set is very bass heavy and a deep rumble can be heard in almost every note. You could tone it down, but the bass is a major selling point, so it feels like a waste.
✅ You love RGB: With spotlight-style RGB lighting on the back, it's great for a room with RGB lighting.
Don't buy if…
❌ You don't want any more software: Razer Synapse is almost necessary software for using the Razer Nommo V2 Pro, as EQ settings, spatial audio, and more are hidden behind the little green icon.
❌ You want something inconspicuous: A true show-off with its fluorescent lights and thunderous sound, this speaker is at its best when you let it roar.
Razer Synapse is generally a pretty good program, if a bit bloated, that connects to many other Razer devices to allow for RGB adjustments and custom macros. However, Synapse doesn't seem to be an option here, it's positioning itself as almost necessary software and if you're someone who likes a tidy desktop, this might not be for you.
However, I don't think your desk would feel particularly tidy with all that RGB anyway. If you're a fan of colorful lighting in your tech, the Razer Nommo V2 Pro looks pretty good. All the lights come from the back of the speakers, which makes for 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 games where sharp changes from one sound to another are a little less frequent, but can otherwise be too hectic for me.
When you download Synapse, you get access to a pretty awesome setting: spatial audio. The goal of spatial audio is to make the soundstage deeper and more immersive. From the thundering footsteps of Counter Strike 2 to the anthemic orchestras of Slay the Spire's soundtrack, it works incredibly well. I've found that I prefer the standard speaker mode for videos and music, but for games the spatial sound wins. Synapse has a handy little feature that lets you save specific EQ settings for specific games – meaning I rarely felt the need to mess around with the software once it was up and running.
Since the puck, Razer Synapse, and subwoofer bass are a bit loud to begin with, the Razer Nommo V2 Pro takes a bit of getting used to, but once you put in the time, it really pays off.
