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Razer Adaro DJ Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Razer Adaro DJ Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

▼Worse than 73% of headphones
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.8

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 74% of headphones
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 314 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 84% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Razer Adaro DJ

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.8

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 314 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
Razer Adaro DJ has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is higher than that of 53.5% of products in this category.
6.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

6.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
▼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
Driver size
50 mm
▲ Better than 86% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
▼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
▼ Worse than 39% of models
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
▲ Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
?
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
▼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
▼ Worse than 49% of models
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
▼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
▼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
▼ Worse than 61% of models
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
▼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Razer
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
325 g
Weight
325 g
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 325 g, heavier than 86.8% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Razer Adaro DJ vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    Driver size
    50 mm
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Dj-focused design
    Designed for DJ use
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    55 mm
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    55 mm vs 44 mm
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    55 mm
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    55 mm vs 44 mm
  • Dj-focused design
    Designed for DJ use
    yes
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Explicit DJ-oriented model or product line.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    Driver size
    50 mm
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 49.1% higher weight
    Weight
    325 g
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (325 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    325 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 13.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer Adaro DJ
    the average pair of headphones
    Razer Adaro DJ has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.07 vs 8.000).
    7.07 vs 8
  • 2.5 dB looser channel balance
    Channel balance tolerance
    3.0 dB
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <0.1 dB – >2 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (3 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    3.0 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • 4.8% worse value for money
    Razer Adaro DJ has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.94 vs 7.3).
    6.94 vs 7.27
  • 2x more expensive
    Razer Adaro DJ is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 13.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer Adaro DJ
    the average pair of headphones
    Razer Adaro DJ has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.07 vs 8.000).
    7.07 vs 8
  • 4.8% worse value for money
    Razer Adaro DJ has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.94 vs 7.3).
    6.94 vs 7.27
  • 2x more expensive
    Razer Adaro DJ is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 49.1% higher weight
    Weight
    325 g
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (325 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    325 g vs 218 g
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2.5 dB looser channel balance
    Channel balance tolerance
    3.0 dB
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <0.1 dB – >2 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (3 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    3.0 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

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03/09/2015
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Third-party reviews

Based on 314 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Razer Adaro DJ

  • High level of comfort with plush, soft leatherette ear cushions for long sessions
  • Effective passive noise isolation due to the closed ear cup design
  • Foldable and portable architecture makes them suitable for travel
  • Swappable cable system includes both coiled and straight cables for versatility
  • Strong, punchy bass performance well-suited for EDM and electronic music
  • Includes a high-quality carrying case and 1/4-inch adapter

What we don't like about Razer Adaro DJ

  • Significant noise leakage when music is played at high volumes
  • No built-in microphone, making them unsuitable for phone calls or online gaming
  • Some users report a 'flimsy' feel due to the predominantly plastic construction
  • High retail price relative to sound performance compared to audiophile competitors
  • Leather cushions can lead to ears becoming hot or sweaty after several hours
  • Questionable long-term durability, with reports of cable degradation and ear cup failure over time

Verdict

The Razer Adaro DJ is a high-performance analog headphone featuring custom-tuned 50mm neodymium drivers designed to deliver a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz with a sensitivity of 103dB and 32Ω impedance. Its main characteristics include a robust mix of metal and plastic construction, swiveling ear cups for one-ear monitoring, and a foldable design for portability. Key pros are the inclusion of both straight and coiled detachable cables, plush leatherette ear cushions for comfort, and a dedicated carrying case. However, some users report cons such as a muddled bass profile that can overwhelm mid-tones and a bulky physical profile that may feel oversized for casual use.

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