At first we would like to thank Razer for offering us their Nari Ultimate - Overwatch Lúcio Edition Gaming Headsett for testing and reviewing.

 

About Razer:

"Razer is more than just the world's leading brand in gaming.

We were founded in 1998 in San Diego, California by our CEO Min-Liang Tan and our President Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff in a tiny shared office with a couple other gamers. We have grown today to hundreds of employees worldwide with offices in seven cities, including San Francisco, Hamburg, Seoul, Shanghai and Singapore.

Our vision from the very beginning was to be the world's greatest gaming brand and we've set out to achieve that by designing the best gaming products that any gamer has ever seen.

We believe that truly great products are based on technology, designed with extensive human factors and user ergonomic studies and then tested by the top professional gamers. In simpler terms, our own world class scientists and engineers develop cutting edge technology in-house or with partners, design phenomenal products around core technologies – and test the hell out of them in the field with our pro-gamers before we launch them.

We are the only gaming hardware company in the world with dedicated gaming user interface research and development labs, and our technology and designs are incubated in three dedicated design centers located in facilities in California, Singapore and Shenzhen. No other company boasts of technology like we do – because we're the only guys who have what it takes under the hood.

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We develop and design our products in our own labs and then put them to the test with top professional gamers who use them in pro-level tournaments and then provide us with feedback. Then we iterate on the product, refining it with the feedback – over and over and over again. That's how it's done, that's how a Razer product is built from ground up. No marketing BS and no hype.

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Product Features:

 

AMP UP YOUR GAME

 

Wherever the battle’s at in Overwatch, support is just a song away. Bring the noise and get into the groove with our exclusive set of high-performance peripherals inspired by Lúcio—the Brazilian DJ and freedom fighter out to change the world for the better, through his music and actions.

 

TUNED FOR IMMERSION

 

Gain heightened awareness of your in-game surroundings with audio you can not only hear, but feel. With Razer Hypersense haptic technology, experience every Overwatch battle with dynamic vibrations caused by in-game sounds.

 

Made for Support

 

As a support hero, Lúcio excels in keeping his teammates in prime, fighting condition during long battles. Similarly, this headset aims to keep you at your best during Overwatch marathons, with its comfortable cooling-gel infused cushions and auto-adjusting headband with swiveling ear cups.

 

Complete the set

 

If you’re looking for more Lúcio, we've got another sweet piece of gear to go with this headset.

 

 

Product Specifications:

 

At a glance

 

Razer HyperSense

THX Spatial Audio

Cooling Gel-Infused Cushions

Lag-Free Wireless Performance

Game/Chat Balance

 

Headphone

 

Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Impedance: 32? at 1 kHz

Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 107 ± 3 dB

Input power: 30 mW (Max)

Drivers: 50 mm, with Neodymium magnets

Inner ear cup diameter: Width 56mm / Length 67mm

Oval ear cushions: Designed for full-ear coverage with cooling gel, perfect for long-wearing comfort

Connection type: Wireless USB Transceiver / 3.5mm analog

Wireless range: 12 m / 40 ft

Wireless frequency: 2.4 GHz

Analog connection: 4 – pole

Battery life: 8 hours with Razer Chroma lighting and HyperSense / 20 hours without Razer Chroma lighting and HyperSense

 

Microphone

 

Frequency response: 100 – 6.5 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: > 50 dB

Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -42 ± 3 dB

Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional

 

Lofelt L5 Haptic Drivers

 

1 in each earcup

Frequency Response: 20 – 200 Hz

Maximum Generated Force: 4.3 G

Intelligent Digital Signal Processing

 

System Requirements

 

PC with USB port; PlayStation™4*

Windows™ 10 / Windows™ 8 / Windows™ 7

Internet connection for driver installation

At least 500 MB of free hard disk space

* Only Static lighting effect and 2.0 stereo audio output is available

 

 

Last time we have looked at a Nari series headset from Razer was back in 2018, when we did check out the middle segment model. At that time, we were quite impressed by the comfort the product offered during long use sessions thanks to the fact the earcups can swivel to adapt any head/ear shape and the inclusion of cooling gel-infused cushions. The product could be used in both wired and wireless modes, while having included support for THX Spatial Audio as well.

 

The Overwatch Lucio Edition headset is based on the Nari Ultimate, which packs all the goodies from the mainstream model, but also introduces Razer HyperSense. HyperSense is an intelligent haptic technology developed by Lofelt that can convert sound signals into dynamic touch-sensory feedback in real time. Razer HyperSense allows the vibrations to flow accurately from left to right and with different intensities, depending on where the audio cues are coming from. An interesting fact to mention is that the Nari Ultimate does no need audio signal to come via WiFi in order to enjoy HyperSense; if we do connect an analog sound source such as a smartphone or console via the 3.5mm audio jack, HyperSense will be enabled as well.

 

The product is shipped in a medium-sized cardboard enclosure, with the Overwatch Lucio Brazilian DJ and freedom fighter character theme boxart. Here we will get to see the main product highlights, along with the list of compatible devices:

 

 

 

Some more details on the Lucio character can be found on the side of the packaging; we will be also informed regarding the full set components of this particular theme:

 

 

 

Nearby, Razer has listed the package contents, system requirements, technical specifications, but also the product code name and serial number:

 

 

 

A more in-depth explanation of the main headset interfaces can be found on the back; the manufacturer also notes here a total of 2 years of warranty for the product:

 

 

 

After lifting the top cover, we will get to see a similar packaging model as with the vanilla Nari, but this time the color scheme is much changed; the product is kept secure inside a black plastic mold, while the cardboard layer on the bottom comes with the “For Gamers. By Gamers.” saying:

 

 

 

Besides the headset, we will receive some hardware bundle and also some documentation:

 

 

 

The USB charging cable is fully braided; if the LED indicator does show that the battery level is low, we can surely use the headset during the charging process as well:

 

 

 

A Stereo cable is offered for connection to analog sources; this one is braided as well:

 

 

 

Besides the Get Started introductory leaflet, we will also receive a Quick Start Guide and a set of nice stickers:

 

 

 

The small green leaflet does offer a short introduction regarding the product, while a link to online resources is also provided:

 

 

 

An Overwatch fighting scene can be observed on its back:

 

 

 

The offered stickers are in different shapes or sizes; these are not customized for the Overwatch Lucio theme, but are the same as found with Razer’s latest peripherals:

 

 

 

The full installation procedure is offered in the guide as well:

 

 

 

The signature Nari design is represented by the very large cups, that offer plenty of comfort; the adjustable headband area is reinforced with two metallic arcs. Versus the regular all-black model, this one has a combination of blue, yellow and green, representing the main character colors:

 

 

 

On the exterior of the cups, we will get to see the Lucio pictogram, that is RGB enabled, that is surrounded by a black metallic mesh:

 

 

 

On the headband, Razer has included its black logo as well, on a green background:

 

 

 

On the side of the right cup, we will find the Volume wheel:

 

 

 

Further down, we will get to see the removable 2.4GHz WiFi dongle:

 

 

 

The USB dongle is tiny and was made not to obstruct other USB ports when used with compact computers such as laptops or media centers:

 

 

 

On its back we will get to see some laser-etched product serial numbers:

 

 

 

After the ejection of the dongle, the compartment will remain empty, no other type of cover being offered in the package:

 

 

 

Moving on to the left cup, we will find the Microphone mute button, the Game/Chat balance wheel that can fine-tune between game and chat volumes:

 

 

 

Next to it we do have the Status LED that shows the user the current battery state, but also the current operating mode, the Power button, the USB charging port but also the analog input jack:

 

 

 

The adjustable microphone does come with a frequency response between 100 and 6.5 kHz, a SNR > 50 dB, sensitivity at 1 kHz of -42 +/- 3dB, while the pickup pattern is unidirectional, so it won’t pick up background noise:

 

 

 

The tip of the microphone does also include a red LED ring, so it will signal when its muted:

 

 

 

The swiveling earcups can be seen here in action:

 

 

 

In the back of the ear cushions, Razer has included large 50mm drivers with Neodymium magnets that feature a frequency response between 20 Hz and 20 kHz, a 32 Ohm impedance at 1 kHz and a sensitivity at 1 kHz of 107 +/- 3dB:

 

 

 

The headband does adjust itself when the headset is worn and includes enough padding for optimal comfort:

 

 

 

The top area of the headband does include a nice Overwatch logo, that combines perfectly in terms of color scheme with the yellow arcs on the top and the bottom:

 

 

 

While with gaming headsets the RGB lighting is not very much of use, Razer has still included it but at the same time it is very subtle, the lights being not very bright:

 

 

 

 

 

The collection could not be completed without the Overwatch Lucio Mouse Mat, which is in fact a customized Goliathus Speed model:

 

 

 

On the packaging, we will be able to spot the Blizzard and Overwatch logos, but also a small cut-out where we can look at the fabric of this specific pad:

 

 

 

The main product highlights can be also seen here:

 

 

 

Razer does not miss to include some details on Lucio, including the types of his attacks:

 

 

 

The micro-textured cloth surface does allow an accurate representation of the Lucio character while the anti-fraying stitched frame makes sure that the pad will not get damaged after a long usage period:

 

 

 

On the back, as seen with other gaming pads, we will find an anti-slip rubber base:

 

 

 

 

After plugging in the wireless dongle, the Razer Gaming Software prompt will appear:

 

 

 

The launcher will display the software modules that can be installed, for easy selection:

 

 

 

We can use the Synapse software in Guest mode or by logging in to our account:

 

 

 

The installed Nari Ultimate Overwatch Lucio Edition headset can be selected for further configuration:

 

 

 

The Sound tab does offer the user a THX Spatial Audio demonstration and from here we can access the Windows Sound Properties as well:

 

 

 

The Mixer area does show the currently running applications and for each one we can select if the rendered output will be Stereo or Surround. Software surround speakers positioning can be altered as well:

 

 

 

 

As we have seen with the previous Nari, we can access several Enhancement options such as Bass Boost, Voice Clarity, Sound Normalization and, of course Haptic Intensity that will dictate the intensity of the vibrations:

 

 

 

The EQ tab comes with the obvious settings to adjust the Equalizer on 10 bands; some presets are available as well:

 

 

 

Microphone settings can be customized as well, such as Sensitivity, Sidetone or Enhancements such as Volume Normalization, Ambient Noise Reduction or Vocal Clarity:

 

 

 

The Lighting area will allow the user to adjust the RGB LED brightness, we can choose to automatically turn off RGB when the display is in standby mode in order to save power, but we can also work with the RGB lighting effects:

 

 

 

Several RGB presets are available for configuration:

 

 

 

For even more in-depth effects, we can access the Chroma Studio section:

 

 

 

Even more presets can be accessed here:

 

 

 

From the Power menu, we can set after how many minutes of inactivity the headset should turn off:

 

 

 

Synapse gives the user the possibility to link created profiles to specific games:

 

 

 

Chroma Visualizer plugin does allow creation of a visual EQ effect with many options to configure:

 

 

 

After fully charging the headset, we have fired up several games such as Star Wars: The Old Republic, Overwatch, Bioshock 2, Forza Horizon 4 and Bayonetta; even at default settings, the vibration is quite strong and activates on low frequencies in real time. Even when we have had discussions via Skype, depending on the voice frequency we have felt short vibrations but thanks to the Synapse controls, we could eliminate these by turning the haptic effects to a lower level. Thanks to the thick padding of the cups, the vibration effect remains pleasant even when it is turned all the way up; however, there are times when we would like to turn the haptic effect completely off and this is possible via the software interface.

 

Thanks to the large earcups, we can enjoy different other multimedia content as well such as TV shows, movies, music; when using the headset on wireless, we can enjoy THX Spatial Audio as well and configure the sound signature via the included EQ or via the Enhancement filters. Razer Chroma is included as well; while you won’t be able to enjoy this aspect while wearing the headset, a lot of configuration options are available on this side as well.

 

Even without the enabled enhancements via Synapse, the microphone sounds great and does not pick up extra environment noise.

 

The Overwatch Lucio Edition skin does highlight the product well and we can also consider it as a veritable collectors’ edition. The collection is complete if the headset is purchased along with the Razer Goliathus Medium Overwatch Lucio Edition, which features nice graphics and good quality stitching for enhanced durability.

 

In terms of usage time, we have obtained about 6.5 hours with haptic effects on and the Chroma effects at maximum brightness; with the effects off, Razer does estimate a maximum of 20 hours of usage, which is quite impressive for a gaming headset!

 

At the time of the review, we could find the Nari Ultimate Overwatch Lucio Edition online for about 250 Euros, while the pad could be picked up for about 35 Euros.

Razer Nari Ultimate - Overwatch Lúcio Edition Gaming Headset is Recommended for:

 

 

 

We would like to thank again to Razer for making this review possible!