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Reddit Reviews
Azoth_N_StornHonestly I love mine got them used on mercari for 145 and totally worth it. Ive had the A50X,arctis nova pro,Razer kraken v4 pro these are by far the best headsets Ive owned. The battery is so insane to charge last about 3 or 4 days.
BabyMonsteR_666I own artics nova pro wireless and kraken v4 pro and so far so happy about them except they are a lot less breathable and just saw the alpha 2 since I kinda liked the original alpha wireless with the ear cups material on the alpha2 I wonder how it will turn out whether I will be keeping it or returning it
Just go them haven’t eq them yet but so far works great sound alittle quieter than artics nova pro wireless(which is my other one) super comfy mic is amazing im still confused on why the virtual sound the ngenunity Spatial Audio doesn’t work maybe since its beta and the software is a little buggy but build seems amazing id put the kraken v4 pro the highest on the gaming headset i own in terms of build quality and this second and nova pro wireless third
Old_Opening_5616I got the razer kraken v4 pro, its a 3-400 dollar headset but dammit, between the thx modes and haptic feedback its the most immersive and soundstage accurate headset I've owned. Went from turtle beach stealth pros and the difference is very noticeable. I know razer has shitty build quality but these guys feel pretty solid and I have a replacement plan with them.
RazerbatKraken v4 pro probably has the best. If you want to shell out the money
Personally I love my v4 pro more than any previous headset I've used. I think it's worth it.. as far as other headsets go I don't really have much experience with other brands. I've always been happy with my Razer gear
Good stuff!! I'd say if you have the money you could at least pick up the v4 pro and test it out during the return window
I think you'll really like them. They exceeded my expectations
CriticalBit13Kraken V4 Wireless. Headset is great, but the mic sounds very tinny/compressed - like you’re in a tunnel. Following for recommendations.
Maleficent-Square-55I took care of my razor kraken v4 as best I could and they still broke exactly like this. I am Now a huge fan of Beyerdynamic. Seriously I’m not buy razor products again even the mouse scroll wheel doesn’t work after a year
skipv2I'm not a serious advocator for the blackshark but i got the kraken v4's and theyre terrible. I had to buy a separate program from their website that was already built in with the previous model of krakens i had. Just bought a pair of IEMS for less than 50 dollars that have a much better quality to them and I don't plan on buying anything else from razer unless its a mouse. I like their deathadders a lot but even then they completely updated the shell so I didnt end of getting the latest model and settled with a G-Wolves mouse instead.
starving_artiiistCurrently, I use the Razer Kraken V4. It's wireless with either 2.4 Ghz USB-C dongle or Bluetooth. it can also be used with a wired connection, which simultaneously charges it. There is a cheaper option in Razer Kraken V4X, which is a solely wired version. I've both headsets and have had no issues with either. I also quite like the Blackshark V2 Pro. The mic is noticeably better on the Blackshark vs the Krakens, in my experience. However, the mic on the Krakens I own is retractable, which is a big selling point for me. My first ever headset was the Razer Kitty Kraken. Honestly loved it to bits, especially customising the cat ears' RGB, so I can also recommend it if you want something cute. It comes in black, white and pink versions. I'm not sure if the other Razer headsets do, but I absolutely know for certain the Kitty Kraken does! In the past, I've also used Steelseries Arctis 1 and Arctis 5. Both were serviceable, but I feel as though the audio was tinny. The only reason I bring these up two up is because Razer products can be quite expensive, and Steelseries options are affordable whilst still offering similar features (wireless, wired, Bluetooth, detachable and/or retractable mic, etc...) whilst being cheaper. They are also much lighter on ear/in general compared to the Razer headsets. Hope this helps! Would love to know what you go for!
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Best for Mic isolation in shared rooms
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