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Razer Kraken Gaming Headset: Lightweight Aluminum Frame, Retractable Noise Isolating Microphone, For PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, Mobile, 3.5 mm Audio Jack - Quartz Pink
Brand | Razer |
Model Name | Kraken |
Color | Quartz Pink |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Immersive, 7.1 Surround Sound for Positional Audio: Outfitted with custom-tuned 50 mm drivers, capable of software-enabled surround sound (only available on Windows 10 64-bit).
- All-Day Comfort: Oval, cooling gel-infused cushions that prevent overheating and pressure build-up.
- Retractable Noise Isolating Microphone: An improved cardioid mic reduces background and ambient noises for crystal-clear communication.
- In-Line Audio Controls: A built-in an analog volume control wheel and mic mute switch.
- Lightweight & Durable: Made of bauxite aluminum, the Kraken frame is flexible and designed to last.
- Cross-platform compatibility: Works with PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices via 3.5mm jack, enjoy unfair audio advantage across almost every platform.
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Comfort | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — |
For gaming | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — |
Sound quality | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | — |
Noise cancellation | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.0 | — |
Sold By | — | Audio Tech, Inc. | Amazon.com | Audio Tech, Inc. | Redragon Shop | Cyclotronix |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired - USB Type A | Wired | Wired - 3.5 mm combo jack | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5 mm,3.5mm | USB | usb | 3.5mm Jack | USB/3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | sound isolation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | USB | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable | Retractable |
control type | Volume Control | — | Media Control | Media Control | Volume Control | Volume Control |
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Special Feature | Lightweight,Microphone Included,Retractable, Noise Isolating, Volume Control |
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Included Components | Ear Cushions |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Material | Aluminum |
Specific Uses For Product | Gaming |
Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
Ear Placement | Over Ear |
Compatible Devices | PC, PS4 |
Theme | Video Game |
Impedance | 32 Ohm |
Control Type | Volume Control |
Cable Feature | Retractable |
Item Weight | 11.36 ounces |
Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
Frequency Range | 100 Hz - 10 kHz |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Style | Kraken |
Control Method | Touch |
Number of Items | 1 |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Manufacturer | Razer |
Product Dimensions | 3.46 x 19.37 x 8.27 inches |
Item Weight | 11.4 ounces |
ASIN | B07QBVWFGC |
Item model number | RZ04-02830300-R3M1 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,103 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #418 in PC Game Headsets |
Date First Available | May 6, 2019 |
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Product Description
Featuring powerful 50 mm Razer custom tuned drivers for gaming together with the redesigned circumpolar ear cups, you'll have unparalleled audio immersion, while the fully-retractable microphone ensures crystal clear communication. The optimized form factor has a durable, lightweight, Bauxite aluminum headband, and interchangeable ear cushions for personalized comfort.
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Customers like the appearance and comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention it looks pretty, has a clean design, and is comfortable. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, fit, quality, mic quality, and sound quality.
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Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the foam is soft, flexible, and doesn't leave marks. They also appreciate the top tier sound quality and the comfortable fit.
"...the Krakens in addition to the gel-filled ear pads is how comfortable they feel--even for a large head like his they feel like they've got more room..." Read more
"...the sound is great, build quality great, mic sounds good, conferrable af, and the retractable mic is super convenient." Read more
"It feels comfortable on my big head, and doesn't hurt my ears...." Read more
"...My sons age 14/16 love them, say they are comfortable and have no complaints about sound quality...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the headphones. They mention that it looks great, is adorable, and has a beautiful color. The design is lightweight and cool, with an aluminum look. The RGB lights and effects are cool. The bass tones as low as 30 Hz and really crisp highs around 18k Hz sound clear.
"...Unbelievably, both headsets still function and look like new after 17 months of heavy use...." Read more
"...PROS: Cute, extension cord is handy (sometimes), comfortable enough to wear all day, sound quality is decent, separate volume knob on the headphones..." Read more
"...Razer's unboxing experience is top-notch, and the RGB lights and effects are cool (based on what you buy from them)...." Read more
"...Also the black and blue color is really appealing!" Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's a solid headset for the price, a steal for the money, and feels very premium. Some mention that the sound quality and mic are on par with the price.
"...Nevertheless these are great and definitely worth it especially on sale...." Read more
"Excellent for the money. Retractable mic in case you don't wanna talk. Don't have to worry about charging...." Read more
"...Granted the price point is pretty low for a corded headset but it is a constant headache to adjust the mic settings on every application...." Read more
"...n’t used the microphone but other than that definitely worth it for the price and weight! Also the black and blue color is really appealing!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is good and the mic is solid, while others say that they are too loud and the sounds cut in and out. Some customers also mention that they induce a fair bit of bass distortion in speech. Some say the mic picks up sound coming from your earphones. Overall, the opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...age 14/16 love them, say they are comfortable and have no complaints about sound quality...." Read more
"...Easy to wear for a few hours of gaming. Good mic sound quality" Read more
"...'s just "OK"--just kind of average--seems to induce a fair bit of bass distortion in speech in some of our games--one guy's speech is nigh..." Read more
"...you want to really want an upgrade to your headphones, comfort and sound quality... I highly recommend the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT High..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the headphones. Some say they are well-made and sturdy, while others say they keep breaking.
"The hardware in the Krakens is excellent, imo. My husband loves these phones (and I do, too!)..." Read more
"...amazing and I recommend them to everyone, the sound is great, build quality great, mic sounds good, conferrable af, and the retractable mic is super..." Read more
"...They snap in half, the mic stops working, etc, but they never last a year...." Read more
"...Although the headset is good quality overall, the mute button problem makes it unacceptable for professional work...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the mic quality of the headphones. Some mention that the mic is amazing, cool, and convenient for when you're playing solo. Others say that it's not great, but it'll do the job.
"...They snap in half, the mic stops working, etc, but they never last a year...." Read more
"...quality great, mic sounds good, conferrable af, and the retractable mic is super convenient." Read more
"...CONS: Mic quality is god awful, the mute button broke pretty quickly and I almost couldn't get it to unmute, headset is too loose and heavy to do..." Read more
"...Mic quality is actually really nice for a headset mic, also like it being retractable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it didn't work for them. The code isn't readable, and it fails to work on other devices. The mic stopped working completely after a certain volume.
"...Unbelievably, both headsets still function and look like new after 17 months of heavy use...." Read more
"...work, but a lot of the features I liked broke or stopped working well after a few months and then I stopped caring about being gentle with them...." Read more
"...This headset is really nice! I use it for my ps5 and it works great for long hour play without causing the top of my head to hurt...." Read more
"Kraken as a brand is known for making quality products that are functional, comfortable, and durable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that they're well made, comfortable, and fit a giant head. The cushioned ear cups and adjustable headband provide a snug fit. However, some customers say that the headphones are too large for their head and slide down a lot. The cord is short and the headset feels cheap.
"...I have a lot of ear piercings, so I like that the earmuffs are big enough to not irritate those. 10/10 recommend" Read more
"...pretty quickly and I almost couldn't get it to unmute, headset is too loose and heavy to do any kind of physical activity or even lean forward..." Read more
"...These are perfect, large and the retractable mic is cool for when your playing solo games.Comfy and doesn't ache anything...." Read more
"...The fit on this headset feels very loose, and I initially didn't like that but have gotten used to it because it helps prevent fatigue...." Read more
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Now on the stuff i dont like so much,
1: the controls on the cord are awkward and annoying, if you bump the volume control it will randomly go up and down which is horrible during a match, this didn’t affect much because i put electrical tape over it and i use volume and mute on my controller. The other thing is that my first pair broke after a year, what happened is the cord frayed where it meets the volume control which caused the sounds to cut in and out, this happened far outside the amazon return window so I contacted razer because it says that it has a 2year warranty on the box, they said that they would be happy to replace them but this model was discontinued so they said that they would send me a “equivalent” headset, they offered me the barracuda x which I tried put and hated so i messaged back telling them that i really just wanted the krakens and he said he would see what he could do. A week later they said they had a exact pair and they would ship it to me for free. Customer service was a 10/10. Overall these are truly amazing and I recommend them to everyone, the sound is great, build quality great, mic sounds good, conferrable af, and the retractable mic is super convenient.
Bear in mind, both sets of phones were tested via my husband's x570 Aorus Master motherboard's RealTek'HD Audio 3.5mm analog Hi-Definition front-panel jack--the best earphone connection jack in the system, btw. (Give me wired over wireless any day--I hate batteries and frequency interference, not to mention security concerns that do not exist with wired connections, etc.) The x570 Master also supports, in hardware, a 3-position headphone amp, and a hardware DAC, a SABRE 9118 DAC--the combination has to be heard to be properly appreciated, imo.
Connector cabling. The Kraken offers a superior wiring connection--Kraken uses an extremely thin and ultra-flexible braided connector cable, whereas the Sony offers a thick, plastic-covered connection cable in which most of the length is coiled, just like analog amp cables circa the 1960's were made. Indeed, the Sony cabling doesn't look like something made for a 3.5mm plug! It looks exactly like something made for a full size plug! It's opinion, sure, as everything always is in the end, but we much prefer the Kraken's cabling over that used in the Sony cans used as the baseline comparison for this review. The Kraken cabling is ultralight, ultrathin, cloth braided, and so ultra-flexible that there simply isn't any obstinate stiffness in the cable that can be perceived. We both like it very much because of that--it is the nearest thing to not having a cable at all, but without any of the negatives of wireless. Sony's cabling is--well--SoA, circa 1969...;) Reminds my husband of plugging in his ancient but revered Gibson SG-Specials or Fender Strats & Telecasters into nice big onstage amps (which he still does, only the amps are a fair bit smaller, thankfully...;) )
Razer Kraken has an inline volume and microphone control switch. The Sony has neither--well, it doesn't have a microphone at all, so of course no Mic on/off switch. The Kraken has a nice, radial volume control for the cans, and a straight on-off switch for the Mic. Neither of us is a Mic user, so I'll leave that portion of the review to others better qualified to write about it in another review. Suffice it to say the Mic works as advertised and the on/off inline switch works fine.
Now for the optional DSP software. Here's the situation as we think it stands regarding the extra-cost surround software available for the Kraken, the THX Spatial Audio software for the Kraken. We don't recommend anyone buying the Headphones without buying the offered THX Spatial Audio software! It's offered at 50% off when you buy the Kraken Phones, by Razer. So it's $10! It's the best $10 you are going to spend for a long time. We believe that these phones should not be offered sans the THX Spatial Audio--it's kind of baffling that they are offered without the custom THX software, frankly. However, there are people who love distorted bass and volumes so loud that King Kong's eardrums would burst!...;) So maybe that's why Razer doesn't integrate this into this Kraken package. Still, it would be unusual to find earphone wearers who would prefer their games sounding like an avalanche of boulders tumbling down the side of Everest. I think, anyway...;)
To sum it up--I love this software. Husband loves it. He says it's much better than what he thought it might be. Razer includes a 7.1 surround-sound software solution free of charge with the Kraken, and it's just "OK"--just kind of average--seems to induce a fair bit of bass distortion in speech in some of our games--one guy's speech is nigh unintelligible with the Razer 7.1 surround sound package for the Krakens. But run the THX Spatial Audio, instead, and the difference is real and immediately noticeable. THX really justifies its commercial claims--the software brings out the best in the Kraken hardware!
Comfort. It's a very important category with cans--as all of us know. If you can't game for hours because your phones are causing you pain or discomfort after a certain wearing time--that's unacceptable. These Kraken phones have "Oval Cooling Gel Cushions" in the pads and I'm just going to say that they are very comfortable indeed. My husband says that this set is the most comfortable set of cans he's ever worn. Both of us think the Sony set tends to "pinch" a bit in a long wear. The Sony pads are by no means uncomfortable, absolutely not. But both of us--my husband's typically swelled head and my petite but usually swifter smaller head both find the Krakens more comfortable in all wear scenarios--which I find a bit unusual. My husband says that what surprises him about the Krakens in addition to the gel-filled ear pads is how comfortable they feel--even for a large head like his they feel like they've got more room to give--not something the Sony's ever did. The Sony's were adequate, just not as comfortable.
Durability. This is a big one for us, but especially for my husband. He's gone through many Plasticine sets of cans promising great durability. Hah. We have lost count of the very strong-looking plastic-frame headsets that after very little use, comparatively, use that was anything but harsh or abusive, simply fell apart, cracking through or breaking apart, and it happened over and over again. Hence, the hunt for metal headbands and construction in our headphones. Both the Sony and the Razer Kraken use metal in their construction, and what a difference! Neither set has come close to cracking or breaking apart! The Sony's have been up for years without a single problem in that regard! Years, literally. We do not expect to see any less durability from our Razer Kraken--namely, the one reviewed in this article!
Really, any aluminum-headband construction should suffice for a long, long time. Our advice is to avoid plastic like the plague--especially the plastic headbands that appear to hold massive weight and hold up under enormous wear and tear--especially those particular Plasticine headbands....;) They just aren't going to be there one day when you really need them.
Price: Believe it or not, the Sony cans are actually priced higher than the Kraken headset reviewed here. You can usually buy the Kraken Gaming Headset reviewed here plus the Razer THX Spatial Audio Software for less--that's right--less than what the MDR-7506 is currently selling for in places such as AMAZON! Where you are right now.
Summary: The Sony cans, the MDR-7506's used as a baseline comparison for the Razer Kraken Gaming Headset review here, deliver really nice sound and were our number 1 choice in gaming headphones. Operative word being "were"....! These Razer Kraken headphones are better, in our very humble, sincere opinions!
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Los segundos que compré son mis audifonos actuales, llevo 2 años con ellos y no he tenido ningún problemas con ellos mas que las almohadillas se ven un ya desgastadas por el tipo de material que estan hechos.
Los materiales de estos audífonos son muy buenos con partes metálicas, suelen ensuciarse mucho y es muy notorio, esta versión de audifonos no permite el cambio de almohadillas ya que la versión anterior tenían una forma de reemplazarlos por lo se podían cambiar, sin embargo estas almohadillas son más frescas.
El micrófono considero que se escucha claro y de buena calidad.
Son una buena opción de regalo para cualquier gamer.