| Special feature | Microphone feature |
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| Included components | 1 product |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Specific uses for product | Gaming |
| Recommended uses for product | Gaming |
| Compatible devices | Gaming headset |
| Control type | Volume Control |
| Cable feature | Retractable |
| Item weight | 10.34 Ounces |
| Package type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit count | 1.00 stück |
| Product Dimensions | 17.2 x 19.3 x 9.8 cm; 293 g |
| Item model number | RZ04-02830100-R3M1 |
| Manufacturer | Razer |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Voltage | 1.5 Volts |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Gaming Console |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 1 Watt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 0.5 milligrams |
| Item Weight | 292 g |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
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Razer Kraken - Cross-Platform Wired Gaming Headset (Custom Tuned 50 mm Drivers, Unidirectional Microphone, 3.5 mm Cable with In-line controls, Cross Platform Compatible) Black
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| Brand | Razer |
| Colour | Black |
| Ear placement | Over Ear |
| Form factor | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm |
| Noise control | Sound Isolation |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Model name | Kraken |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Wireless communication technology | cable |
About this item
- CUSTOM-TUNED 50 MM DRIVERS: Provides a wide soundscape, from subtle footsteps sneaking up behind you to climatic explosions that blow you away.
- COOLING GEL-INFUSED EAR CUSHIONS: Reduces heat build-up, while a soft cloth and leatherette combination provides comfort and sound isolation, so you can enjoy gaming for hours.
- UNIDIRECTIONAL RETRACTABLE MICROPHONE: Ensure your shotcalls are always delivered in absolute clarity
- BAUXITE ALUMINUM FRAME WITH THICKER PADDING: For light weight, durability and flexibility. The headband padding relieves pressure on your head, so the headset feels even lighter.
- CROSS-PLATFORM COMPATIBLE: Compete across your PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch and Mobile Devices with the 3.5 mm combo jack
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| ASIN | B07MJFZS9V |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | 819 in PC & Video Games (See Top 100 in PC & Video Games) 18 in PC Gaming Headsets |
| Date First Available | 14 Mar. 2019 |
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About Razer
Razer is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.
The triple-headed snake of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.
Razer Kraken
THE HEADSET FOR ESPORTS PROS
The 3rd generation Razer Kraken is the wired headset for competitive gamers. Its large 50 mm drivers deliver powerful and clear sound. It’s engineered for long-lasting comfort with cooling-gel cushions. A retractable microphone ensures your shot calls are always delivered in absolute clarity.
- CUSTOM-TUNED 50 MM DRIVERS: Provides a wide soundscape, from subtle footsteps sneaking up behind you to climatic explosions that blow you away.
- UNIDIRECTIONAL RETRACTABLE MICROPHONE: Ensure your shotcalls are always delivered in absolute clarity.
- CROSS-PLATFORM COMPATIBLE: Compete across your PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch and Mobile Devices with the 3.5 mm combo jack.
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CUSTOM-TUNED 50 MM DRIVERS For powerful, clear sound with immersive bassEnjoy superior sound clarity and deep, punchy bass for a wide soundscape. Listen to every detail from subtle footsteps sneaking up behind you to climatic explosions that blow you away. |
COOLING GEL-INFUSED OVAL EAR CUSHIONS To reduce heat build-upCooling gel-infused ear cushions reduce heat build-up, while the leatherette rims provide superior sound isolation. The oval design ensures that they house your ears comfortably. |
RETRACTABLE UNIDIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE Make your shotcalls with absolute clarityThe unidirectional microphone offers crystal-clear team communication. It is retractable and flexible, allowing you to pull it out of the ear cup when needed and adjust for proximity and position. |
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BAUXITE ALUMINUM FRAME WITH THICKER PADDING For extended durability and reduced weightThe Bauxite aluminum frame of the Razer Kraken is lightweight, flexible and extremely durable. A thicker headband padding relieves even more pressure on the head for long-lasting comfort. |
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3.5MM AUDIO CABLE WITH IN-LINE CONTROLS Compatible with all consolesControl the volume or mute the mic so you can stay focused in-game. The extension splitter cable provides full audio and mic access for platforms requiring separate audio output and mic input ports. |
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| Comfort | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 |
| Sound quality | 4.1 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.7 | — | 4.2 |
| For gaming | 4.1 | — | 4.5 | 4.9 | — | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 5.0 | — | 3.6 |
| Noise cancellation | 3.9 | — | 4.1 | 4.4 | — | 3.9 |
| Sold by | WRNB Supplies LTD | Amazon | Amazon | SALES ONLINE UK | Amazon Warehouse | Amazon |
| connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | usb | 3.5,usb | usb | 3.5mm Jack |
| noise control | sound isolation | — | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | — | active noise cancellation |
| headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | usb | USB |
| cable feature | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
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Customers like the value, appearance and comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention it's a solid headset for the price, looks pleasing to the eye and that the headband is plush. That said, opinions are mixed on build quality, performance, mic quality, and sound quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that it is a great headset for a devote gamer and a mid-range headset. They also appreciate the high-quality microphone and the clear sound.
"...the length as suitable and my friends have said that the mic quality is awesome, i also really love that you can tuck in the mic when you're not..." Read more
"...Fantastic and clear sound, immersive and very-well implemented haptics and they're ridiculously comfortable. Very hard to go wrong here." Read more
"...packaging, which was a great start, and then the headset itself was also good quality...." Read more
"...The mic quality seems to be good, with my friends noticing an improvement over my old headset in a Discord call (the headset being Discord Certified)..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the headband is plush and well constructed with just enough clamping force. They also say that their head never gets sore while wearing them for hours on end.
"...the sound quality is great and they sit really comfortable on your head...." Read more
"...The headband is plush and well constructed with just enough clamping force to keep them relatively stable while not inducing headaches.-..." Read more
"...For the low price, the headset is extremely comfortable, not causing any issues at all...." Read more
"...the headband is soft and forgiving, allowing for longer gaming periods. The build quality isn't excellent however...." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphone earpad. They say it's worth the price, a solid headset, and the mic sounds good for the price.
"...i'm super happy with the purchase, i would say it's definitely worth your money if you're looking for a high quality headset that will last a long..." Read more
"...For the low price, the headset is extremely comfortable, not causing any issues at all...." Read more
"...these new ones seem a little cheaper, a little lighter and the audio is a bit worse (mid tones are a little more over powering)...." Read more
"...In conclusion, the Kraken V3 X is a solid headset for £70, even more so for the £40 I acquired it for in an Amazon sale" Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say it looks pleasing to the eye, modern, and stylish. They also appreciate the cute pink and blue colors. The bass boost and graphic equaliser bring music to life. Customers also say the quality is very good and the finishing touches are amazing. They are super comfortable and have clear and crisp high tones.
"...The implementation of RGB is gorgeous, can be set to a cycling, breathing or static colour mode in the Synapse chroma app.-..." Read more
"...Positives:- Build quality is very good and the finishing touches are amazing.- Super comfortable, they are amazing!!!!..." Read more
"Great for audio, great microphone. LED lights are very pretty and can customise them...." Read more
"...The blue is a very nice hint of colour. It’s very well made, the audio quality is good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is good and helps when playing first person shooters, the surround sound or positional is good, and the speakers are ridiculously decent. However, others say that not listening to music you can hear the electrical sound of the "chroma" lights working, the audio is a bit worse, and that the sounds feel slightly flat.
"...additionally, i think the noise cancellation is really good too, my mum has jumpscared me a few times because i don't hear her come into my room..." Read more
"...The sound is good and helps when playing first person shooters especially. My mates have said I sound crisp down the mic and it requires not set up...." Read more
"...Sound:The 7.1 surround sound (software required) is a great step up from my previous headset, a £15 headset that was unremarkable and lacking...." Read more
"...Out of the box I felt the sound felt slightly flat for my liking, after about a minute of EQ modification in Synapse (the companion app) they..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the headphones. Some mention that it's very well made, reliable, and works like a charm. However, others say that it breaks easily, gets less durable after some time, and the cord is not very durable.
"...The build quality isn't excellent however. The frame of the headphones are entirely plastic, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but the size..." Read more
"...the wires are sturdy and high quality too which is fantastic, my last headset had awful wires and that's how they eventually broke...." Read more
"...Edit: These headphones broke within a month while trying to place on my head the right side snapped and I'm always careful with my stuff so quality..." Read more
"...The headband is plush and well constructed with just enough clamping force to keep them relatively stable while not inducing headaches.-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the mic quality. Some mention that the sound quality is great, and the microphone is one of the best. They love the retractable mic, and say that it picks up your voice well in terms of volume. However, some customers say that the mic is not the best, and that it makes some sort of interference or static sound.
"...The cons that I have is the microphone with mediocre quality and non detachable or to hide away...." Read more
"...that the mic quality is awesome, i also really love that you can tuck in the mic when you're not using it to avoid damaging it...." Read more
"...The is one point that a should point out is that the microphone dose pick up the Hi's on "T's & S's" this can easily be fixed with a pop filter...." Read more
"...The Turtle Beach has more sound customisation, dual connectivity, better microphone that both Razer headsets, but isn't as comfortable as the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works like a charm, works well with most games, and boasts powerful performance across all platforms. However, others say that it doesn't work well with online games, is not as good for general use, and doesn't plug in straight away.
"...It makes the haptics completely unusable until you solve it by turning the headset off and on again...." Read more
"...Fantastic and clear sound, immersive and very-well implemented haptics and they're ridiculously comfortable. Very hard to go wrong here." Read more
"...my friends in Discord and the mic was cutting me off or just not picking me up at all...." Read more
"...For the low price, the headset is extremely comfortable, not causing any issues at all...." Read more
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overall, just a great headset and i'm super happy with the purchase, i would say it's definitely worth your money if you're looking for a high quality headset that will last a long time
i splashed a little bit too and got the cat eat attachments, such a fun and cute edition to the headset, definitely not a necessity though
Pros:
- Comfort - The most comfortable headset I have ever used and it isn't even close. There is no compromise here, these are beefy cans with very deep ear cups. As an owner of big ears, I'm very particular about this detail; anything too shallow will produce a burning sensation on my ear lobes after about 20 minutes of wear. Not only are the ear cups deep, the materials used are stellar; faux leather cups with a velvet contact point (where the cup meets the ear), additionally covering the driver itself is another memory foam layer ensuring even more comfort. The headband is plush and well constructed with just enough clamping force to keep them relatively stable while not inducing headaches.
- Sound - Fantastic sound profile. I'm not an audiophile by any stretch, but I absolutely love the clarity at every frequency range (probably due to the tri-force driver system). Out of the box I felt the sound felt slightly flat for my liking, after about a minute of EQ modification in Synapse (the companion app) they sounded perfect. Beefy punchy bass (without too much rumble), slightly scooped mids and clear crispy highs.
- Haptics - Implementation is fantastic. They respond accurately to a set low-end frequency range and the effect is very pleasing. Whereas the Razer Nari Ultimates (predecessors with haptics) were slightly hit-and-miss in this regard, the Krakens are incredible. When listening to EDM, the experience becomes much more immersive as you actually sense the vibrations on your temples/cheeks. I have mine on the "Low" setting as that is more than enough stimulus and doesn't add too much rumble to the mix. During gaming sessions, sensing heavy footsteps and being able to geo-locate enemy players is also a huge advantage.
- Build Quality/Looks/RGB - Subjective of course, I do like the "chunky" look however, they are also very well built (a mixture of metal and high-end plastic). The implementation of RGB is gorgeous, can be set to a cycling, breathing or static colour mode in the Synapse chroma app.
- Battery Life - Decent, especially considering the usage of haptics. I don't feel I'm getting the advertised time, however a good 9 hours is still pretty great considering haptics being on, perhaps around 30 hours if no haptics are used.
- Wireless Audio/Wireless Range/Latency - The wireless audio definitely doesn't feel as if it's a compromise; I've tried it both wireless and with the 3.5mm audio cable and am hard-pressed to notice any difference. As for the range, nothing too crazy, I do feel I can go downstairs and get something from my kitchen while my laptop stays upstairs without much trouble which is always nice. There is no noticeable latency to speak of. Everything (especially during gaming) is instantaneous and behaves as if wired.
Cons:
- No Bluetooth connectivity - The ability to connect and seamlessly switch back and forth between gadgets is missing here, would have been a nice-to-have.
- Mic - Average, not bad and not great either. I've tried the Razer Blackshark v2 Pro (2023 edition) and that was by far and large the best in-built headset mic I've ever used. I returned them as the aforementioned ear-cups were simply not deep enough and made the headset uncomfortable for me.
- Haptics can't be used while charging - This is a small gripe, but a gripe nonetheless.
I wouldn't have bought these a second time if I didn't think they were fantastic, and at 149gbp, they are offering a whole lot for the money. Fantastic and clear sound, immersive and very-well implemented haptics and they're ridiculously comfortable. Very hard to go wrong here.
Sound:
The 7.1 surround sound (software required) is a great step up from my previous headset, a £15 headset that was unremarkable and lacking. I was quite frankly surprised at how easy it was in games to make out where sounds were coming from (Valorant, GTAV, CSGO to name a few) in relation to where my character was positioned.
One area where the audio is less impressive is music. The low frequencies sound a little muddy, and the highs lack structure, in comparison to my other headphones (Sony WH-H910N). I am not hugely disappointed by this, as the headset is not advertised to have studio-quality sound for music.
Build/Ergonomics:
The headset is comfortable, with the ear cups sitting around my ears rather well. the headband is soft and forgiving, allowing for longer gaming periods. The build quality isn't excellent however. The frame of the headphones are entirely plastic, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but the size adjusters on the sides lack a smoothness in movement. I am not really one to rage at games, but if you find yourself the type to be destructive when succumbing to a poor game mechanic (because it is always the game's fault) I would recommend you do not take your anger out on your Razer Kraken V3 X headset.
The input USB wire for the headset does seem to kink without great difficulty, but it does feel sturdy enough for day-to-day use.
Mic:
The mic quality seems to be good, with my friends noticing an improvement over my old headset in a Discord call (the headset being Discord Certified). Sure, it won't transmit your voice as well as a £500 studio microphone, but for an all-in one package it does the job.
In conclusion, the Kraken V3 X is a solid headset for £70, even more so for the £40 I acquired it for in an Amazon sale
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Reviewed in Mexico on 29 July 2024
Might be the reason why this headset was returned?
Also, the light on the end of the mic boom is supposed light up red, mine does occasionally??
The sound is great on my end, and listening to music is clean and clear.
Nice bass and clear treble.
Now for the bad stuff.
DO NOT PURCHASE AN OPEN BOX ITEM FROM AMAZON!!!
The package I received looked like it had been dragged by a really anger Ox
Down the amazon and then thrown into a shipping box!
See the attached pictures.
I’ve learned my lesson.
I can recommend The Razer Kraken Ultimate – USB Gaming Headset,
BUT do yourself a favor, spend a few extra bucks and buy new!
I wish I had.
Reviewed in the United States on 7 June 2024
Might be the reason why this headset was returned?
Also, the light on the end of the mic boom is supposed light up red, mine does occasionally??
The sound is great on my end, and listening to music is clean and clear.
Nice bass and clear treble.
Now for the bad stuff.
DO NOT PURCHASE AN OPEN BOX ITEM FROM AMAZON!!!
The package I received looked like it had been dragged by a really anger Ox
Down the amazon and then thrown into a shipping box!
See the attached pictures.
I’ve learned my lesson.
I can recommend The Razer Kraken Ultimate – USB Gaming Headset,
BUT do yourself a favor, spend a few extra bucks and buy new!
I wish I had.











































