The Nari Essential is a great Razer headset that is perfect for gaming. The black plastic ear cups are large and circular, with Razer logos on the back panels. They don’t light up like on the Nari Ultimate, they’re simply engraved. The round memory foam ear cups are covered with leatherette on the inner and outer sides, and a softer, more breathable fabric on top, where they rest against the ears and sides of the head.
The earpiece has a power button, a micro USB port for charging, an indicator light and a volume control. The boom microphone is also located on the left earpiece. It is a black cylindrical capsule mounted on a flexible arm that swings up to rest against the side of the earpiece when not in use. ..
The earcups rotate to provide a more flexible fit, and the headband has a two-piece design for structure and comfort. The earcup fabric is also flexible, allowing you to listen for hours without getting too hot.
The included USB transmitter is a simple rectangular piece of black plastic that can be mistaken for any USB drive. There are no lights or buttons on it, only a raised Razer logo on top. The Nari Essential works wirelessly with PCs and PlayStation 4 consoles; it doesn’t work with the Xbox One X, and it doesn’t have a wired connection option. According to Razer, the headset can last up to 16 hours before needing to be recharged. The Nari Essential can deliver admirable power in the low frequencies. When playing our bass test track, “Silent Shout” by The Knife, the headphones show no distortion, even at maximum (and dangerous) volume levels. Bass drum hits sounded good, without any sizzle.
