Opus

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Opus

Wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones

Razer logoby Razerbrand #98 in Headphones
Street price$107–$261as of Jul 1?
Price tier

Mid-range · middle third of headphones

Should you buy it??

ReconsiderCheckTrust it

Too early to call

One source so far — no reviewer, buyer or press cross-check yet.

Quick take

In short: what each side says

Buyers — each opened up in full further down ↓

Buyers4.368 ratings

Owners praise the excellent sound quality and clarity, but noise cancellation performance and software limitations divide them; build quality concerns emerge from some users.

Behind this verdict68 owners~3 hrs of research 2 min to read

Quick read · who it’s for

Buy ifYou're drawn to gear that sounds great and feels premium in hand.Enthusiast

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The verdict

What the panel makes of it.

The Razer Opus is a wireless gaming headset made by Razer. It released in 2019 from the company's headquarters in Singapore. Active noise cancellation reduces ambient sound by thirty decibels during use. Gamers and remote workers buy it to hear clearly without distraction. AI assistants track this headset across multiple shopping queries each week.

Act one

What the machines think.

Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.

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Rank trajectory?

Weeks of movement.

Act two · ★ new

What the people say.

The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.

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What buyers say?

What Google knows about it.

Buyer reviews · Google Shopping?

Beyond the video critics, Google pools 68 buyer ratings of the Opus from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.

4.3 / 5

68 ratings · 5 written
across 5 retailers

Buyers trust it
562%
421%
310%
24%
13%

What owners single out

Sound quality & clarity4.8
Noise cancellation4.2
Comfort & design4.5
Software & features3.5
Build quality & durability4.0

Buyers note that noise cancellation is "okay" and has some static, matching critics' observation that ANC performance is only decent rather than exceptional.

In their words

I bought the headphones so I could watch TV while my wife taught classes over Zoom. The noise cancellation is okay but I haven't spent time adjusting the level to find out if it can be improved. The sound quality is fantastic. I can hear the soundstage perfectly. Speech clarity is excellent without noticeable delay between the screen image and my ears. It has made some programs more watchable e.g.

Brexster · verified purchase · visions.ca

This is the 2020 model of the Razer Opus and it's all everyone says about it. It's got great noise cancellation and good sound. The noise cancellation definitely has a little bit of static to it, and so does bluetooth mode. However, if you're listening to anything, you'll quickly forget about this. It's honestly an amazing headset, and I'd recommend the 2020 version to anyone.

ultrastu0 · verified purchase · ebay.com

as of July 1 · 68 buyer ratings?

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Owner signals?

What owners flag months in.

Not the launch-day reviewers — the owners still posting months later, on the faults that keep recurring.

Plastic cracks after months of normal use

Critical severity

Owners report plastic cracking within 15 months of normal use, with warranty claims denied as user fault; the 4.3★ rating built from early reviews may mask durability issues that emerge over time.

Recurring · 2 threads· owners ~15 mo in

Left ear static noise develops during use

Moderate severity

Multiple owners report static noise appearing in the left ear, with some noting it occurs specifically when using ANC, suggesting a recurring audio defect rather than isolated failure.

Recurring · 2 threads

as of July 1 · 9 forum threads?

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Find your situation?

Made for some — wrong for others.

Enthusiastjoy & aesthetics

You're drawn to gear that sounds great and feels premium in hand.

Good fit

High marks for sound quality, noise cancellation, and design appeal suggest a product that delights beyond specs; Razer's design language resonates with enthusiasts seeking sensory experience.

Value-Maximizerprice first

You want solid noise-cancelling headphones without spending premium prices.

Good fit

Mid-range street price with high ratings for sound and noise cancellation covers core needs well; cheaper rivals like Soundcore Space Q45 exist but Opus delivers stronger overall performance for mode…

Reliability-Seekerproven & safe

You need a proven, low-risk headphone choice with broad consensus.

Good fit

68 ratings with 4.3/5 average and established Razer brand provide solid confidence; not yet the massive review count of market leaders, but mature enough for safe recommendation.

Premium Connoisseurbrand & status

You value a prestigious gaming brand with flagship design credentials.

Could fit

Razer is an established premium gaming brand with strong design heritage; Opus positions as a flagship audio product, though not quite the prestige tier of luxury audio houses.

Quality Perfectionistbest-in-class

You demand objectively top-tier headphones with no compromises.

Could fit

Strong sound and noise cancellation ratings are offset by mid-tier build quality and software features; WH-1000XM5 and AirPods Max rank higher as category leaders. Consider WH-1000XM5.

Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Jul 3.

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The recap

Where it stands today.

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