![]() Because it's old school as hell, what with its aforementioned 3.5mm aux cord, the Kraken Pro V2 is also more ubiquitously supported than the Kraken 7.1 V2. I can wear this headset for hours on end, not a worry in my mind that my ears are going to wind up looking like dried apricots. Whereas the cups on the 7.1 V2 felt tight around my ears, often scrunching up my lobes into awkward, unnatural positions, the Kraken Pro V2's earcups are comparatively more spacious. Weirdly enough, the Pro V2 seems to be more comfortable though. I guess I should mention that the headband is adjustable, so no matter the size or shape of your head, you can bank on unmitigated comfort.įull disclosure, a few years before I started writing for GamesRadar, I purchased and owned Razer's Kraken 7.1 V2, a surround sound USB headset that apparently released on the same day as the one I'm reviewing here. In terms of features, there isn't a whole lot to say that I haven't addressed already. I mean, look at it: do you see any frills? There are none. When I say the Razer Kraken Pro V2 is a no-frills gaming headset, I mean it. Razer Kraken Pro V2 (left) pictured next to the LED-lit Kraken 7.1 V2 (right). Seeing as there's no option for USB connectivity, it's inherently incompatible with Synapse, Razer's desktop software for personalizing its devices and accessories. Unfortunately, it's barebones in the features department. At least in regard to how it looks and feels, the Razer Kraken Pro V2 is unmatched. Only the HyperX Cloud Alpha, whose sticker price exceeds the Kraken Pro V2 by $20, has a similarly unyielding metal frame. Come to think of it, in this price range, an aluminum (or Bauxite, whatever) skeleton is a rare sight. Much of its durability stems from its unibody Bauxite frame, that is, a sedimentary rock material largely composed of aluminum.įor the sake of comparison, the SteelSeries Arctis 5 and the Turtle Beach Elite Atlas are both made of plastic. In its marketing materials, Razer claims it's "been tested extensively to withstand the rigors of pro gaming." Well, now it's been put through the wringer of pro commuting too. I've put it through hell and back transporting it to and from work every day, and yet the Kraken Pro V2 continues to emerge unscathed. Though you wouldn't expect it given the low price point, the build quality on this thing is fantastic. On the other hand, that sucks because what if my cat eats the cable? Not only do I have an expensive vet bill on my hands, but now I also have to buy a new gaming headset. It's braided, therefore hella sturdy, and it has a basic volume roller slash mic muter about a third of the way down the cord that I very much appreciate. On one hand, that's fine because I like the built-on cable. Unlike most other headsets I've used in the past, the input end of the cord is by no means detachable and therefore you're stuck with what it comes with. Cook, but you haphazardly missed your shot. Well, you may have cleaned your rifle, Mr. On the contrary, the Razer Kraken Pro V2 is an analog joint, wielding the forbidden powers of the 3.5mm auxiliary headphone cable Tim Cook once sought to kill. Fortunately, for Razer, the Kraken Pro V2 is as intransigent in those aspects as it is about delivering frequencies from its 50mm neodymium drivers, through its speakers, and into your ears. ![]() Oftentimes, comfort and design distinguish a gaming headset from its music-emitting counterpart. That said, if output sound quality were of the utmost importance, I'd be here talking about headphones, not PC headsets for gaming. In some cases, the Kraken Pro V2 sounds even better than its closest rivals. However, it still comes in cheaper than the vast majority of its competitors while still offering roughly the same audio quality. At $79.99 / £69.00, its pricing suggests it belongs on the same playing field as the Turtle Beach Elite Atlas ($89.95 / £89.99) and the SteelSeries Arctis 5 ($99.99 / £89.47). Although it was released over two years ago, the Razer Kraken Pro V2 feels like it emerged from the Razer of today – conscious of its widespread popularity outside of the traditional gamer-sphere – rather than the purely gaming focused Razer of the past.
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