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Switching to a selection of games, which is of course what the Kraken Pro is really built for, and things do improve. Naturally, it's action scenes that benefit the most from the bassheavy soundscape; fans of shooters and high octane racers, for example...
£70 is frankly too much to pay for this headset, in our opinion. It doesn't really excel in any one area, other than bass production. Don't get us wrong; we are fans of bassy music and of the energy that a powerful low end can bring to games, but here it'...
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Razer's gaming headsets have always stood out thanks to their iconic Ouroboros logo, but the Kraken Pro is absolutely unmistakable. You could recognise its luminous green design from across a crowded room.Although it’s predominantly made of plastic, the K...
A bass-heavy fashion statement that’s comfortbale to wear, but is less than ideal for music...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2015-10-25 07:11:36
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Sometimes simplicity works. Gaming headsets with bells and whistles like surround sound, USB audio processors, and wireless functionality are great, but when you get down to it, the most important thing is to be able to plug in a headset and be able to he...
The Razer Kraken Pro gaming headset offers both comfort and sound quality, and is incredibly simple to set up...
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I'm a bit of a geek when it comes to sound. It's a tragically expensive habit to be stuck in the middle of too with speakers and amplifiers quickly reaching hundreds if not thousands of pounds. Fortunately there's what I consider a bit of a cheat that hel...
Class leading comfort, Excellent base response, Convenient retractile microphone, Solid build quality...
Can lose some quality in high frequencies, especially for music...
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The Razer Kraken Pro isn't new, per se, but this iteration of it certainly is. Like the special version of the Razer Taipan released earlier this year, the Razer Kraken Pro now comes in a glossy white. Sure, Razer's strict neon green/black color scheme ha...
Very lightweight, White/black color scheme a nice change for Razer, Solid sound...
No in-line or on-the-fly controls, Circular instead of elliptical earcups—a bit small for some...
The Razer Kraken Pro is a decent headset, but it's starting to show its age...
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As with most Razer products, the Kraken Pro headset's over-the-top aesthetics and unique features, like foldable ear cups, a retractable microphone and iPhone compatibility, are designed to set it apart from the crowd...
There's a lot of factors to take into consideration when looking for a headsets. What your price range is, what level of compatibility you need, how important is sound quality vs the quality of the microphone, etc. Razer has come up with a combination in...
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If you like to game on your Mac, you probably want any extra edge you can find to improve your gaming performance. A good headset and a precision mouse are key to a good gaming experience, which is why I've been using Razer's Kraken headset and Taipan gam...
Surface calibration helps stop liftoff jitter, Cloudbased settings and game profiles, Ambidextrous design...
Nothing of consequence...
Razer's Taipan is a no-compromises gaming mouse from a company that's been making no-compromises gaming mice for 15 years. It's a comfortable, dextrous and extensively programmable mouse with some of the most sophisticated driver software I've ever seen i...
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Gaming headphones are a challenge to get right, for a long list of reasons that are unique to the consumer buying them. Some shoppers want a universal set of headphones, some weigh the difference in the configuration, while others just want something with...
Gaming sound characteristics, Noise isolation, Weight...
Muted highs in music, Microphone, Tight fit...
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Listening to music is fun, but trying to listen with cruddy headphones is majorly irritating and takes away from the enjoyment of music. Talking to friends in game is great, but having to take your headphones off so your ears stop hurting is not to a game...
Razer has, in fact, RELEASED THE KRAKEN!!! With 40mm neodymium magnet drivers this headset can unleash crystal clear quality. Amazing comfort is provided by the optimized weight recommended from professional gamers only weighing in at 0.65 lbs, for extend...
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Sometimes simplicity works. Gaming headsets with bells and whistles like surround sound, USB audio processors, and wireless functionality are great, but when you get down to it, the most important thing is to be able to plug in a headset and be able to he...
Comfortable. Good bass response. Easy setup.
Slightly weak high end. Microphone design could be better...
The Razer Kraken Pro gaming headset offers both comfort and sound quality, and is incredibly simple to set up...
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This item can be found at the following stores: I know every review out there is going to say the same cheesy line but I refuse to do it. I REFUSE! The moment I received word that I was going to review the “most comfortable gaming headset ever” an...
Built to last, Hidden Mic, Very Loud...
Uncomfortable (relative)...
To make a claim as brash as Razer you have to back your play or at least be the only one who knows the rules of the game. When the target of the claim is something extremely subjective you add another flavor to the mix. The main problem with headsets...
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Choosing a headset can prove to be mighty difficult in today's era. There's a ton of options whether it's comfort level, sound quality, or functionality. Usually headsets tend to favor one factor over the other, leaving you fairly dissatisfied in the long...
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maximumpc.com Updated:
2015-10-29 11:51:31
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Headsets have come a long way over the last decade. And even though this variant of Razer's prestigious Kraken series is priced competitively, at around $80, it just doesn't hold its own when compared to solutions from competitors such as QPad, Steelserie...
Handy extension cable, fourpole adapter, retractable mic.
Poor sound quality, no memoryfoam padding, garish typeface design, flakey microphone...
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Over recent years, Razer has gone from a brand that a handful of gamers knew well to a juggernaut brand. Their gaming headsets have been responsible for a huge part of their reputation, and their Kraken series headsets are among the most popular. The rece...
Super comfortable, Retractable mic stays out of the way when not in use...
Really a singlepurpose headset...
If you're looking for a gaming headset with great looks, this Kraken Pro Neon is a great choice, but versatility isn't its strong suit...
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Razer has released their Kraken Pro gaming headset and been kind enough to shoot one over to us for review. The headset we received is clad mostly in Razer's signature neon green color, with tons of softness and foam pieces to boot. This is because Razer...
the Razer Kraken Pro is an excellent choice for gamers looking to hang in there over hours and hours of gameplay – whether at home or in a tournament. It is available now for $79.99 at their official website.ProsVery comfortable over hours of gameplayCl...
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Cracking Handy extension cable; four-pole adapter; retractable mic. (-) Cracked Poor sound quality; no memory-foam padding; garish typeface design; flaky microphone.This article was published in the December 2015 issue of Maximum PC . For more trusted...
Cracking, Handy extension cable; four...
Cracked, Poor sound quality; no memoryfoam padding; garish typeface design, flaky microphone...
Lackluster sound reproduction, garish design, and an iffy mic make this headset a poor choice...
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