Thursday, April 14th 2016
Razer Introduces the ManO'War Wireless Gaming Headset
Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, 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.
An ultra-compact wireless USB adapter provides plug-and-play connectivity from up to 12 meters / 39 feet. Alternately, users may opt to use the Razer ManO'War's optional extension dock for an even greater 14-meter / 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 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 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 ensured the headset was prepared for long stretches of uninterrupted, unfettered enjoyment. Whether streaming, watching a movie or in a gaming marathon, it is able to give an impressive 14 hours of continuous wireless use on a single charge.
Finally, Razer Chroma lighting features built into the Razer ManO'War Chroma allow gamers to explore a practically 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."
Technical Specifications:
Headphones:
Availability:
An ultra-compact wireless USB adapter provides plug-and-play connectivity from up to 12 meters / 39 feet. Alternately, users may opt to use the Razer ManO'War's optional extension dock for an even greater 14-meter / 46-foot range.
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 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 ensured the headset was prepared for long stretches of uninterrupted, unfettered enjoyment. Whether streaming, watching a movie or in a gaming marathon, it is able to give an impressive 14 hours of continuous wireless use on a single charge.
Finally, Razer Chroma lighting features built into the Razer ManO'War Chroma allow gamers to explore a practically 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."
Technical Specifications:
Headphones:
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance: 32 Ω 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.
- Frequency response: 100 Hz - 10 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 60 dB
- Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -38 ± 3 dB
- Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional
Availability:
- USA: April 17, 2016 (Limited units available at BestBuy and Razerstore.com)
- Worldwide: May 2016
6 Comments on Razer Introduces the ManO'War Wireless Gaming Headset
comfy looking or not : it's Razer
well on a sidenote... my Razer Electra headset was the only Razer product that did hold more than 4 month, but i have to confess, i did not use them on a daily basis since i bought them shortly before realizing that Razer were not the one they were when they launched the Boomslang, Diamondback or Copperhead anymore(3 good product and then ... "the fall" )
each their own
Name your favorite brand and I can surely slam it down the same. ;)
for saying Razer has fallen under Trust and Speedlink, examples : Razer Sabertooth 3 month before having weird issues like non pressed button registered at random, Speedlink Xeox no issue at all for 3 years (and still no issue now but i have switched for a Xbox one + receiver since i passed on win 10 ) Razer Naga around 3 month and 3 weeks before developing sensor momentum issue and later right left dpi+ dpi- wheel wheelclick and middle button non responsive at all, Trust GXT 166 2 years without issues, still working at the next person to whom i sold it, a close friend, switched to a Roccat Nyth, so far no issues and i still use it like i used the Naga
i have a lot of example and experiences involving various brand and model, i had some constant result in term of failures with Razer, the only thing i can say it's good from them is, aside for a Mouse Bungee (not hard it's not even their design so ... it's likely something from them that will probably not fail ), is their customer service, they responded quite fast and replaced without question any products that failed me, which prove they are aware of the issues and hope it's only a case of "defective" units, while even the replacement failed afterward which made me ask for a refund instead of a replacement later.
ofc all brands have "black sheep" in their line or "skeletons" in their closet ... tho only Razer makes the almost 90% unanimity except for a couple of "lucky" one (well lucky with "" because unless you got a discount, you've paid too much for it ) and also the "sponsored" one that can't tell nothing else than positive about.