We received the Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset to test. It is designed, manufactured and sold by Razer, a popular company for gamers. This wired headset promises excellent sound and reliable build quality, at a decent price. Is that true? After using it to play games, watch movies, and listen to music, we would like to tell you our opinion about the Razer Kraken Pro V2. If you want to know whether you should buy this headset, read on:

Razer Kraken Pro V2: Who is it good for?

The Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset is an excellent choice for:

• Gamers (amateurs or professionals alike)
• People who want a headset that can withstand the vicissitudes of a gamer's life
• Users who want a headset that you can just plug and play
• People who do not want to spend a fortune on a headset, but desire a good quality product

Pros and cons

There are many good things to say about the Razer Kraken Pro V2:

• They sound great when playing games
• The build quality is above average
• They are comfortable to wear
• They are plug and play: just plug their 3.5mm connector into an audio jack, and you are good to go
• They have a premium feel and a likable design
• They have an excellent price

On the other hand:

• The ear cups are covered in faux leather and can make your ears sweat fast in a warm environment
• They are not that great if you want to listen to music with many vocals (the mids are too soft)

Verdict

The Razer Kraken Pro V2 is an excellent headset that offers everything you would want for playing games. It sounds excellent in-game, and the microphone is crystal clear. The ear cups are large and comfortable, and so is the headband holding them. The Razer Kraken Pro V2 looks solidly built and should withstand even the most aggressive players out there. It is also nice to see a gaming headset that is plug and play: plug it into a 3.5mm audio jack, and it works. No USB dongles, no Bluetooth connections. Sometimes that is all you want. We believe that the Razer Kraken Pro V2 is an excellent choice for any gamer who wants a high-quality headset that looks great and does not cost a small fortune.

Unboxing the Razer Kraken Pro V2 headset

The Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset comes in a premium box that is quite large. Just like most of Razer's products, the box uses black and green colors, which have become a trademark for this company. On the front of the box, you can see a broad picture of the headset inside, as well as its name and Razer's triskele logo.

On the back of the box, Razer tells you that this headset was built for esports professionals, and also shows a few details about its main features and characteristics.

Open the package, and the first thing you see is your new Razer Kraken Pro V2 headset lying on top of a black plastic support. You also get an extension audio cable with 3.5mm stereo mini plugs on its ends, the user manual, a welcoming note into Razer's family, and two Razer triskele stickers.

The unboxing experience for the Razer Kraken Pro V2 headset is quick and pleasant. The package looks premium, and all the essentials are in it.

Hardware specifications

The Razer Kraken Pro V2 headset is made for gaming, and that means its specs have to be above average. First of all, it has to be comfortable, because when you play games, you are prone to using them for many hours. The Razer Kraken Pro V2 has sizeable circumaural ear cups with plush cushions and inner ear cup diameter of 2.2 inches or 56mm.

The headphones use large 50mm drivers with Neodymium magnets. They have a frequency response between 12 Hz and 28 kHz, 32 Ohms impedance at 1 kHz, and the sensitivity of 118dB at 1kHz. The maximum input power the headphones support is of 30 mW.

To connect to your computer or device, the Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset uses a 3.5mm audio plus microphone plug.

The main audio cable is 4.27 feet or 1.3 m long, and the extension cable is 6.6 feet or 2 m long. The headset weighs approximately 0.71 lbs or 332 grams.

For those who love to play multiplayer games, the Razer Kraken Pro V2 headset features a flexible and retractable microphone. Regarding technical specifications, you should know that it has a frequency response between 100 Hz and 10 kHz, the signal-to-noise ratio is 55 dB and higher, its sensitivity at 1kHz is of -38 ± 3dB, and its sound pick-up pattern is unidirectional.

All the controls are available on the main cable, and they are simple: a volume knob and a microphone mute switch.

The Razer Kraken Pro V2 is compatible with any PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, smartphone or any other device that has a 3.5mm audio jack.

If you want to check all the specifications and features of this gaming headset, visit this page: Razer Kraken Pro V2.

The Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset looks like a solid device, with excellent hardware specifications and high-quality components.

Using the Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset

The Razer Kraken Pro V2 headset looks premium and the colors of the green version that we tested, makes you think about an aggressive serpent... 🙂

A thing we noticed right from the start, before even wearing it, is that the Razer Kraken Pro V2 is massive. The ear cups are large and bulky and the headband is thick and wide. Do not imagine that the headphones are not good looking because they are - but they are also big. Unfortunately, their large size also means that they have a tendency to wobble on your head, so we do not recommend that you use them away from your computer or gaming console. Wearing them and listening to the music on your smartphone while walking is not recommended.

The large ear cups are covered in faux leather, which looks good and helps with noise isolation. However, the downside is that they also can make your ears hot and sweaty after less than an hour of keeping the headset on your head.

The headband is large, thick and extendable. It fits any head size, regardless of how large or small yours is. The headband is made of solid metal so it should withstand even the most aggressive twists, and the plush on it is soft and breathable. It should not make your head sweat even if you are bald... 🙂

Listening to music on the Razer Kraken Pro V2 headphones is a decent experience, although not spectacular. It manages to offer a pleasant bass and high-frequency sounds, but it falls short when it comes to mids. That is easily noticeable when you are listening to music tracks with lots of voice singing. However, if you are into music such as hip-hop, trip-hop, or electronic, you should be satisfied with how the Razer Kraken Pro V2 sounds.

The Razer Kraken Pro V2 headset is designed for gamers, so we could not have missed using them while playing a few games. We used the headset while playing League of Legends, Assassin's Creed Black Flag, and Dishonored 2. The sound is excellent, with impressive bass and distinct high-frequency tones. Firing guns is especially satisfactory, so if you like playing first-person shooters, you should love the Razer Kraken Pro V2.

The Razer Kraken Pro V2 has a built-in microphone. It is retractable and adjustable so you can position as you like, or tuck it inside the headset when you do not use it. With the sole exception of League of Legends, we prefer to play single-player games, so we did not actually use this headset while playing other multiplayer games. However, we used it on an iPhone SE to make a few calls and the microphone did a very good job. The people to whom we have spoken over the phone all said that they could hear us nice and clear.

Using the Razer Kraken Pro V2 is a pleasure if you are into games. It sounds great in games, especially in first-person shooters. It is comfortable to wear, without squeezing your head or making you uncomfortable. The microphone also does an excellent job, so if you are into multiplayer games, it is a big positive. The only things we did not like about the Razer Kraken Pro V2 are the fact that it tends to make your ears sweat and that listening to music is not a top-notch experience. However, considering its price and quality, this is a great headset.

Do you like the Razer Kraken Pro V2?

We like the Razer Kraken Pro V2 headset quite a lot. It is an excellent headset for gamers. It looks great, and it does not cost a fortune, so what could we want more? Do you think the same? Share your opinion about this headset, in the comments below. Also, if you already use this headset, share with us your experience. Other readers surely want to know whether you like it or not.