Razer Nommo Pro Chroma Review: A Beautiful Desk Ornament With Speakers Built-In

Last updated on 2022-09-19
By Yvonne

Razer Nommo Pro Chroma review: Beautiful Desk Decor with Speakers. The Razer Nommo Pro Chroma speakers sound clean, precise, and punchy. To see if the Chroma, a gamer-oriented speaker, could compete with the top speakers within their price range, I spent thirty hours testing them.

Razer Nommo Pro

We like this

Exterior made of beautiful brushed metal
They are quite lightweight considering their size
Can get very loud

The Things We Hate

They are expensive for the performance
Software and control pod don't make much difference.
The middles get muddled
RGB could get brighter

Razer Nommo Pro Chroma sounds good but doesn't sound like $600. Also, extras such as RGB lighting or the control pod don't make it worth the cost.

This article explains.

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Design
Installation
Sound Quality
These are the features
Prices
Concurrence
Final Verdict
Specifications

Razer Nommo Pro Chroma computer speakers is one of my favorite attempts at computer speakers. These speakers are RGB-loving and come equipped with the Chroma software to adjust their lighting. Their strongest attribute is their appearance. They will still sound great to the majority of computer users. However, people who have used headphones or speakers in this category for $500 will quickly notice faults that are just not common.

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Design: A stunning aesthetic perfect for your desk

The Razer Nommo Pro speaker is stunning at first sight. They have a matte-black brushed metal exterior. You can see the subwoofer as a large trashcan with the Razer logo. The desktop speakers surround these tubes. These are far more modern than the brick-like subwoofers and speakers.

Although the speakers can be placed on desks, the subwoofer is too heavy to place on top of a table. The three of them weigh nearly 30 pounds. Size-wise, the subwoofer isn't particularly wide, but it's about 1.5 feet tall— I placed it under my desk, and overall it didn't have much of an impact on my legroom. Desk speakers take up very little room. They have 6-inch bases and come with an LED strip to enhance aesthetic appeal. They have RGB lighting.

A 'control pod' is also included in the kit. This small disk has a dial with buttons and controls to adjust volume, microphone muting, and audio input. It does include a headphone jack that allows you to take full advantage of the digital audio converter (DAC) in the system. The Nommo Pro includes all the necessary components to hook up the subwoofer. It also features inputs for optical and coaxial cables. Cabling can become a bit chaotic if your subwoofer's on the ground.

Setup: Razer's bloatware strike again

The Nommo Pro installation is easy. The Nommo Pro includes everything you need to connect your speakers, control pod and subwoofer. There are also a number of ports available. If you don't have an optical cable or USB cable on hand, a coaxial cable will work well.

Connecting the Nommo Pro with your audio source is the most difficult part. The Synapse or Chroma software is required to modify or EQ the sound.

Sound Quality: An opportunity missed

Nommo Pro has a pleasant, but unbalanced sound. Thanks to their dedicated subwoofer and solid tweeters, the highs and lowers are great. The subwoofer does not go lower than other subs, as it has a subwoofer as a driver. While this is not important for listening to the music, it could affect the ambience.

The default subwoofer volume is too loud to make my legs shake. This can be adjusted in software. The bass is still powerful and clear, even after being adjusted. This makes it great for jazz, EDM, and rumbles. Get Lucky! They were an absolute joy to hear. I was able to hear the Nommo Pro's tweeters clearly without being annoyed by their brightness or warmth.

Thanks to dedicated subwoofer and solid tweeters, the highs and lows are great.

The mids are a miser. This is unfortunate considering that the majority of sounds are in the middle range. They are too recessed and lack detail. It sounds a bit muddy and a lot of instruments and audio cues are lost in rock and competitive shooting.

Good surround sound quality on the Nommo Pro. The sound pans quite clearly, making movies and video games feel more immersive. The instrument separation of these speakers is good, although it could be improved. These speakers are loud enough to cause hearing loss.

The Nommo Pro does about what you would expect from a $200 pair of speakers. However, there are some that can sound better than the Nommo Pro for this price. The Nommo Pro is $600 so that's not bad.

Nommo Pro's tweeters strike an excellent balance between warmth and brightness, so the Nommo Pro lets the treble sing while not irritating my ears.

Features: A basic control pod and weak RGB feel like gimmicks

The Nommo Pro Chroma has a lot of interesting features, but it's also one of its least appealing. It is a very dim lighting effect, with a thin band at the base of the speakers. The control pod is another outstanding feature. It makes it easy to quickly change the audio settings, but does not add any quality or life.

You should be aware that the sound quality of these speakers cannot be altered with your television if you are a more avid console gamer, or a film buff. These speakers have Dolby sound and are DTX-certified. However, they don't improve the sound quality. The overall effect is that there are more features for the marketing purposes than the users experience.

It is a very thin light ring at the base of the speakers, which barely makes it visible in well-lit rooms.

Prices: These shouldn't be this expensive

The Razer Nommo Pro is expensive at $600. The Razer Nommo Pro will make a huge difference if you are replacing your laptop's speakers with the Nommo Pro. They don't sound amazing for the price. You're paying for a lot for great looks and RGB as well as a control pod (the free software). For less than 600 dollars, you can get a better sounding desktop setup with 2.1.

Competiton: There are other options

The JBL 305P (see Amazon) speakers will satisfy your audio needs. They are often cheaper than $500+ speakers, and you will find them regularly for $200 per pair. They can be lowered to as low as 43 Hz with their 5-inch drivers, which are extremely crisp and precise. These speakers are my go-to speaker for reference bookshelf speakers.

The Vanatoo Transparent Zero speakers are $360 per pair if you care more about desk space. These speakers are small and compact, but they have a great sound quality, multiple input options, including Bluetooth, as well as a sub-out to minimize wire clutter.

The speakers are tiny and only have a 52Hz frequency range. You might also consider purchasing the Klipsch Reference R-10SW subwoofer (available on Amazon for $220). These speakers are $10 cheaper than the Razer Nommo Pro Chroma but sound better.

The Razer Nommo Pro Chroma speaker is undoubtedly stunning, but they aren't a good value at $600. These speakers are not as good as comparable-priced or lower-priced speakers. However, if you're looking for something that looks great and sounds decent, these might be the right choice. You can still save hundreds and not sacrifice sound quality.

Specifications

Product Name Nommo Pro
Product brand Razer
SKU RZ05-02470100-R3U1
Prices from $599.99
Release date June 2018,
26.6 pounds
Dimensions of the product: 10.5x5.1x5.1in
Wired/Wireless Wired
Connectivity Options Bluetooth 4.2 and USB. Optical. 3.5mm coaxial.
Audio Codecs Dolby Audio, THX
Frequency Response 35Hz - 20 kHz
Sizes of Shelf Speakers: (2): 0.8" silk dome tweeters, 3", full-range drivers. Subwoofer: (1): 8′ woofer driver
Items Included: Shelf speakers (2) and Subwoofer (1). Control pod (1). 3.5mm Audio Cable, Power cable
Multiple Channels