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Razer Kraken V4
A heavier midrange wireless Kraken with titanium drivers, RGB earcups and strong battery life.
- Gaming headset
- USB dongle, Bluetooth, USB wired
- Retractable boom
- 350 g
- 70 h
PCPR score
7.9
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$180Nov 9
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The short version
The Kraken V4 is a wireless headset with 40 mm TriForce Titanium drivers, a retractable HyperClear mic, Chroma RGB and 2.4 GHz plus Bluetooth 5.3 with a wired USB fallback. Razer rates it at up to 70 hours with lighting off. PC Gamer scored it highly for sound and comfort at its price but marked down the 350 g weight and bloated Synapse software. It suits PC and PlayStation players who want a full-featured midrange headset and do not need ANC.
Pros
- Up to 70 hours with lighting off
- Retractable boom mic stows away
- TriForce Titanium 40 mm drivers praised by PC Gamer
- USB wired mode gives a fallback when the battery runs out
Cons
- 350 g is heavy for a gaming headset
- PC Gamer criticized Razer Synapse as bloated
- RGB drops battery life to about 35 hours
Best for
- PC and PlayStation gamers wanting a feature-rich midrange headset
- Buyers who like RGB and a retractable mic
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Gaming headset
- Back
- Closed
- Platforms
- PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch, Mobile
Connectivity
- Connection
- USB dongle, Bluetooth, USB wired
Features
- Microphone
- Retractable boom
- Active noise cancelling
- No
Performance
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
Power
- Battery life
- 70 h
Physical
- Weight
- 350 g
Compatibility notes
- Wired mode uses USB Type-A; there is no 3.5 mm analog input on this model.
- THX Spatial Audio needs 64-bit Windows 11 or later.
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What reviewers and owners say
PC Gamer
PositiveConsidered it a well-made midrange wireless headset with excellent sound for the money, marking it down mainly for its weight and for the bloat in Razer's Synapse software.
85/100 · 2024-11-11
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Common questions
Does the Kraken V4 have a 3.5 mm jack?
Razer lists wireless 2.4 GHz through a USB-C dongle, Bluetooth, and wired USB Type-A connections. A 3.5 mm analog connection is not listed for this model.
How long does the battery last?
Razer rates it at up to 70 hours with lighting off over 2.4 GHz and up to 35 hours with lighting on.
Is it compatible with Xbox?
Razer's compatibility list covers PC, Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and mobile devices, and does not include Xbox.
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