Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve tried Razer headsets in the past but never found past models compelling enough to sway me away from my long-time favorite brand. This new Razer Kraken V3 headset changes all that and provides some serious competition. Build quality is solid and the fit is comfortable. The body is lightweight but sturdy. The foam earpads and headband are soft and supportive without feeling too firm or too mushy. They feel soft, comfortable, and remain cool during long wearing sessions. I don’t feel any pain or pressure on my ears or temples even after hours of wear. The RGB lighting is prominent yet somewhat muted. It’s the perfect amount of brightness; bright enough to be noticed but not so bright and garish that it looks like I have a Times Square billboard on my head. When I connected the headset to a Windows 10 PC, Windows automatically initiated the installation of the Razer Synapse and associated companion apps. The apps provide sound and lighting control as well as device management. The apps aren’t mandatory to use the headset but are required if users want to fine tune and tweak sound and lighting. Sound quality is excellent. My other headset has 7.1 THX sound and these sound every bit as good if not better. Games sound clear with good loud impactful effects and equal balance between effects, voice and background music. Sounds are very distinct and clear. I can hear ambient sounds like insects chittering in the distance as crystal clear as primary sounds like a car engine or helicopter flying overhead. The more dramatic effects are greatly enhanced by the haptic feedback which adds a lot to the overall sound quality. I wasn’t sure how I initially felt about the haptic feedback which felt a little odd at first. Once I got accustomed to the sensation, it added a lot more depth to the immersive feel of games. I no longer simply just hear explosions, collisions, and other loud booming effects, I feel them as well. The best way I can describe it is that it reminds me of how much different and better bass heavy music sounds when played through a set of warm bass tuned headphones compared to being played through a set of completely flat and bright skewing headphones. Speaking of which, music sounds good through this headset as well. Although a gaming headset would never be my go-to device for listening to music, these sound good enough to use in that manner if desired. This Kraken headset has for now officially replaced a gaming headset I previously thought irreplaceable, but there are a few things I do miss about my prior headset. Inline controls, like I had on my previous headset, would have been nice. The on-cup controls on this set are spaced well and are easy and intuitive to access but inline controls are much easier and more convenient than any cup mounted controls, no matter how well designed the cup controls are. Another thing I miss is the cord of my prior headset. It was nice and long which allowed me freedom to move around the desk area comfortably without removing the headset. The USB connection cable on these is significantly shorter and more restrictive. I must remove the headset to reach over to the other desk or anywhere outside the immediate desk area. Those are the only two areas where this headset lacks compared to the prior set. Otherwise, I’m enjoying the Kraken V3 so far. They add new depth to my games which sound and feel much more realistic. The haptic feedback is absolutely essential to the overall sound and feel and not merely a gimmick.

On looks alone, the Kraken V3 HyperSense is certainly designed to look like the quintessential gamer’s headset. These headphones are quite big and a bit on the heavy side. However, the semi-flexible plush headband and plush pleather-fabric earpads allow for a more comfortable experience. There’s enough clamping force to keep them on in the heat of the moment, but not as tight as to make wearing glasses impossible. I do wish the cups would have swivel as it is rather uncomfortable to leave them around the neck. These do not fold in, making them less portable. I like the matte black/glossy finish and there’s RGB lighting, of course. The mic mute button and volume rocker are placed on the left cup, are tactile, and are easy to get used to. The volume rocker spins continuously, and I would’ve liked it to have had a stop on the lowest or highest volume setting. I appreciate that the microphone is highly flexible and removable. Speaking of the mic, I found that it worked rather well. My voice came in loud and clear with minimal distortion. I did notice that placing the mic closer makes it sound better, since keyboard typing, and other noises can still be heard. The sound quality is what you would expect from Razer. It is more on the warm side. Having The bass is strong, punchy, and there is a lot of subwoofer-like depth. The mids come in clear and the highs are right where I like them. There’s great channel separation and plenty of soundstage right out of the box, and the headset works well with both Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos. I enjoyed every gaming or movie genre I tried. Having 50mm Drivers, these can get pretty loud, and I can certainly tell that these are THX certified. The V3 HyperSense is fully wired via a long USB-A cord, which is not removable. This allows them to be plug-and-play compatible. However, when plugging them in for the first time, you are prompted to install the Razing Gaming Software app. While it is not necessary to do so, installing the app provides a lot of quality-of-life benefits. There, you can adjust the microphone, spatial (surround sound) levels, EQ, Chroma RGB lighting, and haptic feedback, or force feedback as some might call it. In addition to the all-too-popular RGB lighting which can get quite bright on either cup’s logo, there’s the haptic technology, where the cups vibrate in response to whatever you are listening to, or in specific games, respond to certain events -sort of like a game controller. There are three levels that can be changed with a button on the right cup. In my experience, I found that this can make for a great gaming session, and other times I immediately had to turn it off, as it can get intense and even distracting -especially when playing FPS games. Nevertheless, I am certainly glad this feature is included, as it adds a higher level of gaming experience -when appropriate. In the end, I am enjoying these headphones quite a bit. They are comfortable, have good sound, have nice soundstage and spatial sound, are backed by robust software and do not break the bank. Now the haptic feedback may be a gimmick, but a gimmick I gladly welcome.

The Kraken V3 HyperSense are comfortable and built well. They only come in black, but you can customize the Razer logo and the ring around it on the earcups with the RGB controls in the Razer software. They do not fold up so perhaps not the best for travel and the cord is not detachable which means you are stuck with the old USB-A. In game audio is absolutely excellent, which I would expect for a wired headset with large 50mm drivers such as these. If the out of the box sound is a not quite right for you the Razer Synapse software has a lot of presets such as movies, music, and gaming, and an equalizer which will allow you fine tune these. The THX spatial audio is my favorite feature. It works extremely well, in fact it’s probably the best I’ve heard on a pair of gaming headphones, either wired or wireless. However, you will need to install the Razer Synapse software for it to work properly. I was able to definitely hear the difference in games that I played such as Fortnite and Everspace 2. Mic Is detachable in case you are playing a solo game and is very good, except the volume is a bit low out of the box. My online gaming buddies said that I sounded softer than usual. Luckily this is an easy fix as you can boost the mic easily with the software. The mic does an impressive job of noise cancellation. During my tests I could not hear the TV that was playing just a few feet away from me when I played back my test recording. There is a dedicated mute button on the left earcup. The marquee feature of course is HyperSense which gives more emphasis to bass and low frequencies like in-game explosions by adding vibration to your ears. There are three levels to choose from and you can control it again with the software or a button on the right earcup, or simply turn it off. For me, the middle setting sounds the best for most audio experiences. It’s hard to describe but it works best when you forget that it’s there and you just are blissfully immersed in something like a game or movie where it’s natural to “feel” what’s happening on the screen. Every once in a while, I’ll have to turn it off. For example, it doesn’t add much to a Zoom call or in some Youtuber videos where they are just talking I will actually find it distracting. The highest setting will absolutely rattle your skull especially if you are listening to a bass heavy song. Pros – Large 50mm Drivers Comfortable Excellent spatial audio Vibrating Ear Cups (HyperSense) That Razer RGB Cons No USB-C. No detachable cable. Overall – these are great for their price range if you are a gamer or movie lover. The HyperSense and THX spatial audio do a great job of immersing you into the game.

Had the first razer kraken then upgraded to the razer kraken v2 and now to these and love them. The wireless version had some issues with razer synapse but the wired ones are the way to go.

I have been using these for several months now and can say they are great. I keep the vibration setting on mid and they are working out great.

Good mid priced option. Wireless is just to finicky some times. Nothing beats a wired connection!

Pretty good headset. I love the vibrations that it produces. Makes it VERY IMMERSIVE.

quality headset great for gaming BUT i couldn't use the hypersense because the volume i had it was at 10 and it was loud so didnt feel like i got everything out of it if your buying it for the hypersense I would recommend the razer NARI ULT

Amazing headset! I would definitely recommend and get it as a present.

Outstanding value for the price. I don’t think I could of made a better choice at this price range

I bought this Headset for gaming and it has out performed every headset ive owned I am very happy I made this purchase

Bought as a gift. He loved them. Would totally buy again!

Pretty good but this headset is definitely on the heavier side and the “bass” doesn’t feel real at all sadly. You can tell it’s simulated and just feels like a controller vibrating on your head. Sound quality is also lacking for a $160 product, you shouldn’t even need to install and enable THX Spatial audio these days but razed refuses to just integrate it into their headsets

A great product with a value that is cheaper than its value. highly recommend

They were replacing a broken pair. I’m very happy with them

This Headset is Revolutionary, and a massive improvement over its predecessor

Bought this for my brother for Christmas and absolutely loved it

Son loves it the vibrations make explosions feel so real.

This is a very nice headset. I recommend this to everyone

Good quality if your not a pro gamer or online streamer. If you play as much as my fiancé does I would recommend spending the extra dollar purchasing a better headset and always purchase warranty