Razer Kraken V4

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Sentiment score33% positive
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Last updated: Apr 26, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconCriticalBit13
3 months ago

Kraken V4 Wireless. Headset is great, but the mic sounds very tinny/compressed - like you’re in a tunnel. Following for recommendations.

Reddit IconMaleficent-Square-55
6 months ago

I 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

Reddit Iconskipv2
3 months ago

I'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.

Reddit Iconstarving_artiiist
6 months ago

Currently, 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!

Reddit IconAccomplished_Jury661
8 months ago

I always use Razer Kraken, last me years

Reddit IconDerpilicious000
5 months ago

None of em. All overpriced. I have Razer Kraken for like half the price.

Reddit IconEcstaticTone2323
6 months ago

Razor Kraken is good Edit: whatever you can't win on Reddit I give up. Every post I try to post I'm not allowed to talk in the comments because of bad karma and the ones that I am allowed to talk in everybody always gives me negative reviews no matter what I say. I'm sorry I can't afford beats by Dre but if you're looking in the $50 tier The kraken is a good headset I've owned one now for over 2 years and it's just fine for playing call of duty it has good base and good quality microphone but yeah if you're going to compare it to some $400 headset probably not

Reddit Icongorramgomer
7 months ago

The Xbox wireless headset is the best gaming headset I've had. I prefer it over my Razer Kraken or Turtle Beach

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