I am so happy to be here bringing you the Razer Kraken V4 Pro Wireless Gaming headset and control hub, which Razer graciously gave us to review. Its sleek and well-designed characteristics and standout RGB colour spectrum flowing from each side of the headphones put style and aesthetics on show. Now, let’s dive right in and give you my honest thoughts.

Once you are greeted with the box of goodness, you are shown photos of the headset and all the info you need to understand the product and how it works with all the new features. Once you open the box, you are complemented immediately by the headset and base station, looking you right in the eyes and surrounded by comfy foam, making it snug so it won’t get damaged.

In the box, you get the Headset, base station, and a little box of braided cables. You get a Type-C to Type-C cable for the Base Station to PC, then a Type-C to USB-A cable for the console to the Base Station, and finally, AUX to AUX. Holding onto the headset, I noticed a notable hefty weight, letting you know its quality with soft memory foam leather ear cups, noting that the Razer Kraken V4 has fabric earcups.

Building on the Kraken V4 and V4 X, the Pro version introduces the all-new built-in Sensa HD Haptics technology. This seamlessly integrated feature, along with the Base Station’s OLED screen and 20-plus customisations, empowers you to fine-tune every detail, putting you in control of your gaming experience.

You may think that having a sealed battery is a downside until you know how long the battery lasts. With haptics and RGB on max, it lasts around 13 hours, and haptics and RGB off, it lasts roughly 50 hours, giving you multiple gaming sessions on a single charge. Noting the retractable mic, Razers Hyperclear super wideband has its patented Razer TriForce Bio-Cellulose 40mm Titanium Drivers and THX spatial audio, allowing for precise and realistic positional audio for compatible games. There are four connectivity options, the first being HyperSpeed wireless, Bluetooth, USB, and 3.5mm, which allow you to mix and toggle between PC and Console without interruption.

With the release of Synapse 4.0, you gain even more power and control over your headset. Features like Sound Normalisation, which amplifies quiet sounds like footsteps and soft dialogue, Base Boost, which enhances your device’s low-frequency sounds, and Voice Clarity, improving audio quality for clear and easily understandable speech, help when in meetings. These features put you in command of your audio experience, making the Razer Kraken V4 Pro a headset for all occasions.

Also, in Synapse 4.0, you can fine-tune your Haptics, like adjusting the haptic intensity from low to high frequency. You also have four profiles for adjusting haptics. The first is controlled, focusing on a deep base with a subwoofer-like response designed to enhance bass presence. Physical sensations also lower the chance for voice to trigger haptics, including in-game chat. Next is balance, which gives a good balance and is optimised to have a smooth response for mild scenes and a strong response for high-intensity events. Next is dynamic, which maximises immersion and spatial awareness, giving you action-packed events that feel more vivid and present. Lastly is custom, which allows you to fine-tune every detail, giving you the power to provide the best possible haptics you desire.

Although THX Spacial Audio is impressive, listening to music with all audio-enabled content had way more impact. It gave you all the lows, mids, and highs at just the right levels, especially with adding Sensa HD Haptics to the mix, creating that virtual environment like you’re listening to it in person. The only downside I found with THX Spacial Audio was the low number of games supported, but knowing Razer, it won’t be long before there is a large number of games supported.

The only thing I had any issue with was its compatibility with every console, excluding Xbox, which, as we know, is a massive part of the gaming market. Making the console feature almost useless for Xbox users. Besides that, it functioned perfectly for other consoles, making it easy for users to switch on the fly.

Overall, I’m so happy with how the headphones felt and how they changed with each fine adjustment. Having the base station adjust on the fly was a definite plus. Razer is doing something unique, bringing HD Haptics to the forefront of the market and setting a new standard for Haptic gaming and media pleasure. Besides the lack of Xbox support, the console functionality worked perfectly.

Although the price difference for the Razer Kraken V4 compared to the Razer Kraken V4 Pro is marginally different from what you get after sitting for hours on end, it’s easy to see why the Razer Kraken V4 Pro is worth the money. It shows how much Razer is compelled to give us the best Products and listen to the community. I can’t wait to see what innovative tech they bring next.

Written by: TypicalCambieAU