Description
The Razer Kraken V4 Pro is a premium wireless gaming headset designed to deliver an immersive audio experience across multiple platforms. With advanced haptic feedback, versatile connectivity options, and user-friendly controls, it caters to gamers seeking both performance and comfort.
Design and Comfort
The Kraken V4 Pro features a sleek, modern design with oval ear cushions made from protein leatherette filled with memory foam, ensuring comfort during extended gaming sessions. Weighing approximately 397 grams, it balances durability with lightweight construction. The headset also includes a retractable Razer HyperClear Super Wideband Microphone that tucks away seamlessly when not in use, maintaining its streamlined appearance.
Audio Performance
Equipped with Razer’s TriForce Bio-Cellulose 40 mm drivers, the headset delivers a dynamic soundstage with clear highs, rich mids, and deep bass. The frequency response ranges from 20 Hz to 28 kHz, providing a wide spectrum for detailed audio reproduction. Additionally, the Kraken V4 Pro supports THX Spatial Audio, offering 7.1 surround sound for realistic positional audio, enhancing in-game awareness and immersion.
Haptic Feedback
One of the standout features of the Kraken V4 Pro is the integration of Razer Sensa HD Haptics. This technology provides real-time haptic feedback that mirrors in-game audio cues, delivering a tactile experience that reflects the intensity, direction, and duration of sounds. This feature enhances immersion by allowing gamers to feel the game environment, not just hear it.
Connectivity Options
The headset offers four modes of connectivity to accommodate various devices:
- Razer HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz): Provides ultra-low latency of 15 ms for seamless gaming experiences.
- Bluetooth 5.3: Offers mobile convenience for on-the-go use without the need for an additional dongle.
- USB Type-A: Ensures compatibility with a wide range of systems.
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack: Allows for wired connections to various devices.
This versatility ensures compatibility with platforms such as PC, Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and smartphones. The headset also supports simultaneous audio, enabling users to mix 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio from two devices concurrently.
OLED Control Hub
The included OLED Control Hub centralizes control over various headset functions. With over 20 customization options, users can adjust audio settings, haptic feedback intensity, and personalize the home screen. The hub also features dual USB-C ports and a 3.5 mm input, allowing connection to multiple devices simultaneously.
Conclusion
The Razer Kraken V4 Pro stands as a comprehensive solution for gamers seeking high-quality audio, immersive haptic feedback, and versatile connectivity. Its combination of advanced features and thoughtful design elements makes it a formidable contender in the premium gaming headset market.
Specifications:
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz – 28 kHz |
| Impedance |
32 Ω (1 kHz) |
| Sensitivity |
98 dBSPL / mW at 1 kHz by HATS |
| Driver Specifications |
40 mm |
| Driver Type |
Razer™ TriForce Bio-Cellulose |
| Earcups |
Oval Ear Cushions |
| Inner Earcup Diameter |
Width: 45 mm / 1.77 in
Length: 62 mm / 2.44 in |
| Earpads Material |
Protein Leatherette with Memory Foam Cushions |
| Noise Cancelling |
None |
| Connection Type |
Wireless: 2.4 GHz Wireless via OLED Control Hub or Bluetooth 5.3
Wired: USB Type-A or 3.5 mm
Bluetooth Codec: AAC, SBC |
| Cable Length |
None |
| Approximate Weight |
397 g / 0.88 lbs |
| Microphone Style |
Retractable Razer™ HyperClear Super Wideband Mic |
| Pick-up Pattern |
Unidirectional |
| Microphone Frequency Response |
100 Hz – 10 kHz |
| Microphone Sensitivity (@1kHz) |
-42 ± 3 dBV/Pa, 1 kHz |
| Virtual Surround Encoding |
THX Spatial Audio (Windows 10 64-bit or higher) |
| Volume Control |
Volume Dial |
| Other Controls |
Mic Mute Button, Razer Multi-Function-Button (MFB), Razer Sensa HD Haptics Button |
| Battery Life |
Up to 50 hours (Haptics and Lighting OFF, 2.4 GHz connection)
Up to 45 hours (Haptics and Lighting OFF, Simultaneous 2.4 GHz + BT connection)
Up to 13 hours (Haptics and Lighting ON, 2.4 GHz connection) |
| Lighting |
Razer Chroma™ RGB |
| Compatibility |
PC, Mac (wireless, wired)
PlayStation (wireless, wired)
Nintendo Switch (wireless, wired)
Steam Deck (wireless, wired)
Mobile Devices (wireless, wired, Android, iOS) |
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