What’s the difference between the Razer Opus and Opus X?

Razer recently released the Opus X wireless headset. So, how does it compare to the older Opus? You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

While the Razer Opus X is strictly a Bluetooth headset, you can connect the Razer Opus using wired (via the included 3.5 mm audio cable) or Bluetooth wireless.

The older Opus is also the only headset to come with a carrying case and airline headphone adapter. Furthermore, this headset is also the only one of the two products to by certified by THX in addition to coming with the automictic pause and play feature.

Not to mention that the Opus uses more advanced active noise cancellation and features a longer battery life, with noise cancellation enabled, when compared to the Opus X.

So, while the Opus is more expensive, you will be getting a better headset than the Opus X.

The two headsets have the same frequency ranges. Both also feature a Gaming Mode and Quick Attention Mode in addition to having the same warranty length.

Opus vs. Opus X Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the Opus and Opus X below.

Color Options

You can check out the available colors for the two headsets below:

Razer Opus:

• Black
• Midnight Blue

Razer Opus X:

• Green
• Mercury
• Quartz

Weight

Both of the products in this versus showdown weigh around 270 grams.

What’s in the Box

The regular Opus is the only one of the two headsets to come with a 3.5 mm audio cable. The Razer Opus also includes a carrying case and airline headphone adapter.

You can find a breakdown of the included content inside each box below:

Razer Opus:

• Razer Opus Headset
• Carry Case
• 1.3 m length 3.5 mm analog cable
• Airline headphone adapter
• 0.5 m length USB-A to USB-C charging cable

Razer Opus X:

• Razer Opus X Headset
• 0.5m length USB-A to USB-C charging cable

Connection Options

You can connect the Opus wirelessly over Bluetooth in addition to over a wired connection using the aforementioned 3.5 mm audio cable.

The Razer Opus X can only be connected wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Ear Cups

Both of these Razer headsets are equipped with circumaural ear cups.

Earpads Materials

The earpads for the Opus and Opus X are built with nylon with foam in addition to protein leather.

Driver Type

Both of these products are equipped with two 40 mm dynamic drivers.

Frequency Response

The two headsets have the same frequency response at 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Impedance

The Razer Opus is the only one of the two to have a listed impedance specification, which is 12 ohm at 1 kHz.

Sensitivity

The Opus is also the only version to have a listed sensitivity spec, which is 105 dB/mW by HATS at 1 kHz.

Microphone Setup

When it comes to microphone, the Razer Opus uses two additional mics for noise cancellation. Both headsets do use two mics for voice chatting.

You can check out the microphone setup below:

Razer Opus:

• 4 mics for hybrid noise cancellation technology
• 2 mics for voice chat

Razer Opus X:

• 2 mics for active noise cancellation technology
• 2 mics for voice chat

Active Noise Cancellation

The Razer Opus uses a more advanced hybrid active noise cancellation method when compared to the feedforward noise cancellation of the Razer Opus X.

Microphone Frequency Response

The Opus is the only headset in this versus showdown to have a listed frequency range for its microphone, which is at 100 Hz to 10 kHz.

Microphone Sensitivity at 1 kHz

Furthermore, the Razer Opus is the only one to have a microphone sensitivity specification listed, which is -38 dBV/Pa.

THX Certified

The Opus is the only one of the two wireless headsets to be certified by THX, which ensures that you are getting an optimized listening experience.

Gaming Mode

These headsets feature a gaming mode, which provides low latency so that you will experience very little noticeable audio delay when playing a videogame.

For the best experience, you should make sure that your headset is as close to its connected device as possible.

Quick Attention Mode

Both Opus products also feature a Quick Attention Mode that you can use to instantly raise the level of ambient noise so that you will be more aware of your surroundings.

Auto Pause/Play

The Opus is the only one of the two headsets to feature Auto Pause/Play. With this feature, removing the headset will automatically pause the media (audio and video) while putting it back on will automatically play the media again.

Battery Life with Active Noise Cancelling

The Razer Opus has a slightly longer battery life if you are using active noise cancelling.

You can find the lengths below:

• Razer Opus: Up to 32 hours
• Razer Opus X: Up to 30 hours

Battery Life without Active Noise Cancelling

With active noise cancellation disabled, both of the headsets should have a battery life of up to 40 hours.

Warranty

The Razer Opus Wireless Headset and Razer Opus X Wireless Headset each comes with a 2-year warranty.

Resources:

• https://www.razer.com/mobile-headsets/Razer-Opus/RZ04-03430100-R3U1
• https://www.razer.com/mobile-headsets/Razer-Opus-X/RZ04-03760200-R3U1