Razer Base Station V2 Chroma – Chroma Enabled Headset Stand
Razer Base Station V2 Chroma – Chroma Enabled Headset Stand with 3.1 USB Hub and 7.1 Surround Sound (2 USB 3.1 Ports, Intergrated Headset Stand, Non-Slip Base, Chroma RGB) Black
| Weight: | 302 g |
| Dimensions: | 12 x 12 x 28 cm; 302 Grams |
| Brand: | Razer |
| Model: | RC21-01510100-R3M1 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Razer |
| Dimensions: | 12 x 12 x 28 cm; 302 Grams |
4.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced Gimmick
All I cared about for this dock was to save the hassle of needing plug my mouse in to charge it by conveniently sitting the mouse on this instead.
Bought this a year and a half ago and it worked fine but now it’s stopped charging the mouse which has made it completely useless.
I don’t know what I was thinking spending 65 on this little thing but if I can’t fix this then I’m definitely not buying another.
sleek
The Razer Base Station V2 Chroma is a sleek and feature-packed headset stand. The integrated 3.1 USB hub and 7.1 surround sound provide convenience and immersive audio. However, the non-slip base could be more effective, and the Chroma RGB lighting can sometimes be distracting. Overall, a solid choice with room for improvement. Rated 4.0/5.0.
Nice materials
This headset stand from Razer surprised me for the quality of the materials. The stand is sturdy enough. Rgb lighting could have been a bit more bright.
Good feature the 2 USB port at the front of the stand if you need to connect something quickly to your pc.
5.0 out of 5 stars Sleek, modern design!
Love this headset stand so much! I bought this in mercury to replace my old v1 stand in quartz.
It’s much less clunky and makes your space look much neater. The USB on it is super useful too!
The higher stand means that my headset is further away from the base, making it easier to charge. With my old base station, the cable connection would make the headset tilt as there wasn’t enough space for it to sit upright.
I bought the stand during the black friday sale, which meant that it was more or less 1/2 price. I don’t think I would’ve bought it at full price but for the amount i bought it at, it is definitely worth the money.
4.0 out of 5 stars Overpriced but great quality of life upgrade
This is very expensive for what it is but it makes charging your mouse a none issue. Plug it into a usb port that has power after pc gets shut down and charge it overnight.
One issue is that the usb port on the dock, which is intended for your mouse dongle, is useless for said purpose. Using this port I get frequent mouse disconnects with my death adder v2 pro which are fixed by plugging the dongle into the system itself. Annoying but the only issue with the product.
Since I have about 6 items on my desk that are already Razer, I felt inclined to keep within the synapse system and buy another Razer product. The price? eh, it’s too high. But if it says Razer I have to have it now, so I’m basically a slave to them. 10/10 product.
5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive, but Razer build quality assured.
I was extremely lucky last year to get majority of the Razer Quartz gaming peripherals for my PC, and this was all that was remaining.
I’ve had it for nearly a year now and I can honestly say that 1) yes, it’s expensive, but 2) you can tell why.
It’s extremely well built, very sturdy with some good weight to it.
As it’s Razer quartz it links up to all of my other peripherals and lights up the same colour scheme.
It also has a 3.5mm jack on the dock base so I don’t need to keep plugging the headset into my PC.
Honestly, I know it’s quite dear considering you can get cheap aftermarket ones but this is so worth it if you want quality.
I love razer products and yes most people think this is a gimmick, but i love it and the practical use, yes there are other headset stands on the market and i have tested and used a few but i always go back to what i know best.
It arrives in the normal branded razer box on removing your meet with a good quality durable headset stand with built in 2 port usb 3 hub with 7.1 surround sound audio support. (In the box was also a code that gives you Razer 7.1 surround sound software)
First off set up was so simple as its just plug and play plugged into my gaming pc and it showed up straight, plugging in my Razer headset into the 3.5 jack plug and the headset was recognised straight away (i was installing the 7.1 surround sound software at the same time. I changed audio settings and booted up Warzone to give it a test.
Sound was amazing no issues with people not able to hear me and i could hear everything really well.
Opening up the Razer Synapse and you can use this to customise the RGB in the bottom of the headset set and/ hub, i have set all my razer rgb devices to the same.
Over all yes its a nice price tag but I believe its worth it and have no issue recommending i
Excellent, much needed product for Wireless Mouse.
I am glad i bought this. It is an absolute necessity for my Naga Trinity Wireless mouse. Looks beautiful. Has it’s own RGB effects. This dock with Razer RGB mousepad look great.
Good mouse bungee with little noise.
The bungee is sturdy, and does not slip around with the rubber base. It holds the cable well with a good grip. It has a perfect amount of resistance so you don’t feel it when moving the mouse.
4.0 out of 5 stars Costly, but very convenie
At its core, this is a convenience item. It makes it a lot easier to charge a wireless Razer mouse. Rather than connect the mouse’s awkward cable into the mouse (with its unique profile) every time you want to charge it, plug the cable into the dock, and plug the mouse signal receiver into the dock, then sit the mouse on top. It makes it a lot easier to charge the mouse in frequent short bursts, although sometimes I have had to try seating the mouse on top a few times – sometimes it will not fully connect, and light up purple instead of showing the charge level light. The RGB at the base is just a cherry on top.
Despite its price, definitely worth considering.
A bit of a gimmick
The stand is a bit of a gimmick but it’s well made but there’s not much to it. It can fit almost any headphone set (not just those for gaming) and the two USBs are handy if you have a lot of peripherals. Fits nicely into the Razor gear on my desktop.
Price-wise – it is expensive for a desk headphone stand but it has lights and the software can be customized using Razor Synapse. You can make a cheaper version bu without the Razor tags – would that look as good, most probably but it’s a great product nonetheless
It’s very reliable
I wish it had one more USB port at the back or something but it is reliable and pretty also very study. I use it to connect my razer mouse mat and my razer huntsman mini
So a while ago my Razer Naga 2014 started to double click on certain numbers. Me, being the loyal brand-snob that I am, decided it’s time for a new mouse (it lasted over 7 years!) and bought the Razer Trinity Pro. Now, this review isn’t for that, it’s for the dock. So do I recommend the dock? Yes. Definitely, if you have 60 to blow on a very pretty paperweight. It’s infinitely better than charging using the cable as all you have to do is put the mouse on it. Easy.
As for the chroma function, I’ve set it up to do the same as my mouse, just on a delay so they aren’t synchronised. You can do loads more, but I won’t lie, it doesn’t really matter to me.
What’s the bad part?! Forgetting to use the thing. I can’t count the amount of times I’ve had to unplug the cable from the dock to attach it to the mouse, because I with my short term memory, cannot remember to charge a mouse when it is literally glowing red… Obviously this is more user error than a fault of the dock, and was easily solved by a perfectly placed post-it note.
This is STRICTLY for PC use. If you play games or listen to music on you pc this stand is out of the box plug and play. Wireless headsets can be charger using one of the USB ports.
This stand CAN NOT be used if plugged into a USB wall adapter which was my intended reason for purchase for my husband to use to charge his wireless Razer Kaira for Xbox.
Wonderful little product that helps minimize some clutter on the desk. The two USB 3.1 ports on the front are really handy for connecting my wireless headset adaptor as well as my Xbox Bluetooth adaptor. The virtual 7.1 decoder sounds pretty good buy I’ve not really used it much as was a little bit of messing as the product needs to be registered first to get a licence key. I’m quite pleased with the product as at first I thought it was just a overpriced headset holder with some nice RGB lighting but it’s really so much more useful than I expected
Excellent quality, maybe a bit pricey though.
I found this to be solidly-built peripheral. The base is heavy and non-slip, and the ‘arm’ is a lot more flexible than you’d expect. It certainly serves its purpose of maintaining a degree of slack on your mouse wire.
Negatives are that…
– it is expensive for what it is (though that’s fairly typical of Razer products)
– I’d have liked the Razer logo on the top of the peripheral to light-up (it doesn’t)
Quality and style, immaculate
This headset stand is near perfect, it offers 2 extra usb ports on the front and a aux port on the side and is composed of metal and has rubber on the overhang section for where the headset hangs off.
The headsets material is near perfect as it offers a perfect amount of weight where its not too light so if u hit it by accident it would be knocked of the desk or that it’s soo heavy its unconventional, it’s metal sort of material makes it very durable and look more appealing in general in combination with the Razer’s proprietary RGB software that they name the chroma on the base of the headset stand.
Another feature that’s very convenient is that is offers 2 extra USB ports and a extra aux port allowing your USB headset to be connected to the stand directly as it offers 7.1 Surround sound or simply earphones if you prefer them over headsets, by offering 2 extra USB ports you can also charge your phone if desired granting such convenience in a headset stand that’s not generally given in others and makes up for it’s price tag for such a simple gadget but holds a premium from it’s brands good reputation.
Overall id recommend this if you have extra money to spare on a headset stand but other than it’s quite high price tag it’s very convenient and useful and takes up little space.
More than just a headphone stand
Razer is a really well know brand in the gaming world and anyone who knows anything about them will know their brand signals quality products that look great.
I already own a Razer condenser microphone which sits proudly on my desk and performs great, something I have given a 5 star review for on Amazon previously, this stand now takes a place on the same desk and stands tall and proud.
There is a light that you can select the colour for on this stand, which I think looks great, especially with my mouse mat that has the same type of light around the edge of it.
The really handy thing that this stand does is act as a USB hub, giving you two ports, so instead of taking up a port on your laptop it is actually expanding your ports and positioning them elsewhere on your desk which is really handy. It also has a 3.5mm output at 7.1 sound which is great if you want to plug a good set of headphones directly in.
Beware, you might get hooked on Razer products once you start so tell your wallet in advance as they aren’t cheap but they are great quality!
5 stars
Multi-purpose sound card and headphone stand
First of all, this is quite a sturdy stand for your headphones, with a steel strut and a little friction pad at the top to stop the headphones slipping off. It connects via USB to your Windows gaming computer, providing two new USB ports that can be used for charging or connecting other devices. It is also a sound card, and has a 3.5m socket that you can use for sound from your PC. It also has some rather nice lighting effects via the array of coloured LEDs around the base. This interfaces with a control panel called Synapse (which you can download from the vendor’s website), allowing a wide variety of coloured lighting effects and synchronized colour changes.
It's not cheap and it feels like it isn't ...
At the time of writing, 63 isn’t a small amount of money for spend on what is essentially a usb hub and a place to hang your headphones. Why is it so expensive??
1 – made from metal
2 – solid build
3 – finish is top notch
4 – provides 2 extra usb 3.0 ports for your PC
5 – integrates with other RAZER RGB products
6 – LED base is discrete and smart looking
7 – has some wizardry which is supposed to make it sound like 7.1 ( I couldn’t tell the difference personally)
8 – looks super slick and expensive
9 – it is expensive and gear whores will love it
It is a nice piece of kit. if you like bright RGB effects then look elsewhere. The lighting effect is adequate but not brash, just right to be classy. Download the RAZER control software to be able to change the modes of flashing which also includes volume sensitive. If you have other RAZER products then this will fit into your ecosystem perfectly.
Quality DAC
I have a Razer Keyboard and RGB Mouse so together with this base station, I have a small Razer Chroma ecosystem. Using the Razer Synapse 3 software I am able to change RGB effects.
The DAC is quite powerful. I have another PC that has an integrated DAC that can barely drive my 80 ohms Headphones. Through this Base station, I can enjoy audio on the PC plus I have where to hang the Headset.
More than just a headphone stand. Here's why!.. xx
Wow! This is more than just a headphone stand. I like to keep my reviews concise, so here are the main points:
* 3.5mm jack with BUILT-IN DAC
* Support for 7.1 surround sound
* 2 extra USB 3.1 SuperSpeed ports and improved audio output from your gaming headset
* Razer Chroma RGB means you can personalise your stand with up to 16.8 million colours!
* Dynamic lighting effects that trigger as you game on over 100+ integrated game titles
Other features to note:
* Metallic design is now taller (over the previous model) so you can hang and display larger headsets, while a stable base keeps it from toppling over or shifting during use.
* 7.1 surround software included for more customisability
It gets a SOLID 5***** review from me!
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Perfect for any game
What’s not to like, RGB lighting, 7.1 audio and a USB hub, plus of course a headset stand.
Do you NEED it, probably not, do you WANT it if you like your gadgets, dure
It looks good; might be a good audio upgrade - its usb-a
I have quite a lot of Razer gear; even using one of their gaming mice on my work computer as I have found it better working with my super widescreen monitory with its dpi switch than the Logitechs. I have found Razer’s equipment to be excellent quality and this stand is no exception. It comes in very nice packaging; the finish is excellent; it is weighty thanks to its all metal design. The base of the stand has a nice rubbery finish that keeps it in its place; the top of the stand is also a rubbery to hold your headset in place. If you are looking for something for the gamer in your life its likely something they won’t have.
The LED lighting isnt going to light up a room but like the lights on my mice I do think it makes for a nicer environment. The stand has a fairly short 1m or so USB -A cable – and i’m sorry but for the price this should be USB-C or at the very least include a C adaptor; and its the same on the stand. They missed some tricks; there are two usb sockets but again USB-A not C; this makes the stand require adaptors for modern devices or flat gives it a short life expectancy.
It would have been really nice if the base of the stand had a QI on the base plate adaptor – this is likely missing as there is a 3.5mm headset adapter and having more magnetic fields around is a bad thing for audio. That headset jack isn’t an extension of the one in your laptop though; there is an Audio DAC in the base that converts sound into “7.1” surround sound. This is a bit of a gimmick for gaming but listening to music through it definitely makes sound wider and I think it improves the listening experience.
The Led lighting as you would expect from Razer is excellent you can setup all kinds of effects in the chroma app I have set it to a few colors so you can see how solid the lighting is. It isnt going to light up the room; but it does clearly show where your headset is if you have the lights out.
It is considerably more expensive than my previous stand; you are paying for that 3.5mm jack and its sound effects. If you use a wired headset and are after a stand that likely makes it a no brainer. I really don’t understand why its USB-A in 2021; that you can get adaptors means you can use your newer devices with it; though at the expense of the look. The most important attribute though is hte aesthetics; and the minimal aluminium arm looks good and works well as a headset stand.
It looks inconspicuous, but it contains some cool technology! This is the gadget you didn’t know you needed, but you NEED THIS! It’s AWESOME!!!
Uses one USB socket on the computer to power and operate it, and it gives 2 USB sockets back, plus an analogue headset socket too! That means this thing must have some sort of codec (as in a Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC)) in it… and it sounds superb!
Installing it we followed the instructions: Plug it in a USB (preferably v3) and see what happens! It installs the synapse installer thing… which immediately required a reboot to make it work… which then got rid of the synapse installer! [comical swearing noises]
So we read through the instructions that referred to the Razer website where you can download the synapse installer again… so it worked then. You then choose which apps you need or want to install on the thing.
To operate the lighting on this you need to install the Chroma application, which will thus control all Chroma RGB lighting on all or any Razer products you have connected, or will do in our case!!
To enable the analogue output having the audio illusion of the 7.1 surround effect you first need to sign up for a Razer account AND register this product with proof of purchase! Only then will it download and install the 7.1 driver.
Once done you have to make sure you follow the instructions to enable it in Windows sound settings, which is easy enough.
No shakes, I’m glad we did; This thing sounds AWESOME through our existing headsets plugged into its 3.5mm socket! There’s something about the audio illusion in the sound that makes in-game sound do more than just Left and Right stereo, but with only a Left and Right earpiece!?!?!?!? It sounds bonkers, but this thing sounds bonkers!
The lighting settings are among the most comprehensive set of colours, modes and responsiveness I’ve seen in a lighting app. The little video I added was it showing two layers of effect, one that rolled the colours around, then it responds to sounds by flashing Left/Right with colour patterns that respond to the sounds, then back to the rolling colours again. You can adjust all of it, to whatever colours and sequences you want! It’s gonna take ages to analyse all the option in the Chroma RGB app!!! It’s great!
I had an initial question; Is this worth the 69.99 at the time of this review? I was sceptical at first, nearly seventy quid for a headset stand? This thing is no headset stand, IT’S A SPACESTATION!! Gracious me with the lighting and the audio codec built in, it worth every penny of that seventy quid.
Plus you can hang your headset on it.
Overall thank you so very much indeed for the opportunity to review this, it’s one of the best things I’ve had to review.
A very happy double thumbs up from me and my gaming son who has pinched it for his setup!
Do you really need one? If you like desktop bling it is a must!
What kind of person needs a headset stand that pulses with different coloured lights?
The kind of person that has lights on their headset, motherboard, graphics card and mouse. A show-off, who likes everyone to know that they are a gadget freak, as if they didn’t guess already… that’s who!
Do you really need one of these?
Well… not if you are happy with the desktop PC you bought a couple of years ago, the laptop with the worn-out touchpad, or a 2g phone you don’t.
If you are a Razer devotee, you probably already have one… or maybe even more than one. If you haven’t… why haven’t you?
I want another!
Now for any gaming setup I think nowadays this is a must! It just adds that much needed extra RGB lighting to any setup. First of all its very easy to setup, its pretty much ready out of the box. Plug into the laptop and you’re good to go. It is a universal stand so it will fit all headphones.
RGB LIGHTINING
The RGB lighting is obviously the focal point for this and it does draw a lot of attention to your desk setup, specifically your headphones. It cycles through a tonne of RGB options. Once connected to your pc and the designated software is installed you can set this up to display any colour you wish, or even a strobe of your choice. I really think it gives this product a unique amount of customisation options.
CONNECTIVITY
There is an onboard audio jack and two usb slots supporting USB 3.1 SuperSpeed. This is truly a welcomed addition to this stand as having those slots to hand, right on your desk, is brilliant. You can plug in an external hand rive straight into them and get some impressive read times that you wouldn’t get through your standard usb slots, that might be the only ones free. In terms of the audio jack you can gain access to the 7.1 surround sound application which allows for you to take advantage of your stereo sound turning it into surround sound for a deeper level of immersion and enjoyment
BUILD QUALITY
With most Razer products build quality isn’t a worry. I tend to stick with them purely because I know what I’m getting for my money. The solid metal design partnered up with the slip proof base and RGB lighting just create an all around premium feel to the stand! The hanging portion feels like it could withstand some serious weight.
In conclusion I highly recommend anyone looking for a little extra bit of flare to add to your gaming setup, to get one. The build quality is great and the customisation options available to you thanks to the software, allow for a personalised touch to your lighting. The ports are just a bonus!
Pros
– RGB lighting looks great
– Fully customisable
– Great build quality
– Responsive ports
CONS
– The cord isn’t very long and excessively thick
– No cable management options
Great colour customisation and effects
This Razer Chroma Base Station came very smartly presented in a Razer branded box and inside the stand was well packaged. You get the stand with attached USB power cable, basic instructions, and a link to the Razer Synapse Software. The full instructions can be download in pdf format from the Razer website.
The stand is very well built and sturdy, given the size and weight of it. On the base part, you have 2 x USB 3.1 ports and a 3.5mm port. The idea being that you plug your headphones, ideally Razer ones, into these. I used non-Razer ones in the photos and plugged them into both the 3.5mm and USB port. Build into the base is a ring of controllable RGB lights. The top has a padded area for your headphones to hang.
It is once you download the Razer software that this stand comes to life. Not only does is come with several pre-set backgrounds and visualisations, but also the ability the customise the colours on the lighting. Within this, you have a colour picker, that you can move outside of the software and onto any other area of the screen/s to choose a specific colour. So, if you have found a particular colour on a website, then you can add that colour to your palette. You can also use HEX codes to do this as well. For me, this is the clever part of the software. If you were to have other Chroma/RGB products, then they could also be controlled via the same software. This enables you to create a whole gaming or other ecosystem.
The lighting does look incredibly good and projects out from the base onto whatever surface it is on. The effects are stylish and innovative, especially with you own customisation.
Connecting my headphones through the ports on the base unit, easily enables me to switch sound out through the speakers via the base unit. You do Audio controls within the software and, if you click into Windows volume mixture, there are separate sections for both the Razer Synapse and Chroma Visualisation. Although not a big PC gamer, I do find this level of ecosystem control remarkably interesting. This hub has the power to deliver out 7.1 surround sound though your headphones if they have the capability to support it.
I did test this with my PS4, as I have still been unable to get hold of a PS5, and it does work fine. When I looked at various sound output options in the menu, I could see the Razer base. However, you do not have any control over the base colourisation. There are no Apps for it either.
Overall, I really like this base station, particularly when paired with the software but it is not cheap.
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NB. For a sizing guide, squares in photos are 1cm.
Great color, lacking in some features
For the price, you’re likely here for the LEDs and Razer doesn’t disappoint. It works from being plugged in and the base lighting up looks great, though they could have done more lighting, it is as advertised.
-The cord is very short, this is my largest critique. I would need an extension cord to plug it into the back of my computer, and cannot have my standing desk standup even with the cord going straight down to the machine. This is really unforgivable at this price for something that just holds your headset.
-There is no cable management. Again, at this price I expect wire routing under the base for the charger. This headset rest does not charge your headset so a charging cable should be expected, Razer should have allowed for the cable to dock under the base so that it looks nicer and the charging cable doesn’t fall off or need it’s own separate management.
If you’re buying this, you’re likely a Razer fanatic and you’ll probably like it anyways. Just know about it’s shortcomings and enjoy supporting your goto gaming company.