Razer Kraken Pro V2 eSports Gaming Headset Review

Final Thoughts

Price

The Razer Kraken Pro V2 is available directly from Razer for £79.99 which is good as it’s currently £89.99 at Amazon. This certainly isn’t cheap, but it’s about on par with rival eSports focused headsets, and there is a little bit of an “eSports” as well as a “Razer” premium included in the price. It’s not overpriced given the build quality and use of aluminium, but shopping around for a good deal certainly couldn’t hurt either.

Overview

Razer is one of the biggest gaming brands on the market today, and their fan base is without a doubt one of the biggest out there too. It’s been known for a long time that when you buy a Razer product, you can often expect to pay a bit of a premium for the products, and for many it’s worth it for the badge envy. Premium brands cost premium prices, that’s true of any product range in any industry. Fortunately, while this is a little more expensive that some rival headsets, you do get a lot in return for your investment.

The build quality is superb, and while this headset is noticeably quite large, it’s incredibly lightweight and that mostly thanks to the use of high-quality aluminium for the frame and headband. These not only give the headset a premium quality look and feel, but they shed a huge amount of weight and make the headset a lot stronger than most at the same time.

The ear cup padding is lovely and thick, giving you a very soft cushion around your ears that’s going to really pay off during those long gaming sessions, as comfort is very important no matter where you’re gaming. The headband could do with a little more padding than what is on offer, but the lightweight headband design does a lot of the work and keeps things comfortable regardless.

The drivers pack quite a punch in terms of volume, and really shine with remarkable detail while gaming or using team chat, and that’s obviously a big advantage for any competitive gamer. Personally, I like a lot more bass and play a lot more single player games, so while it’s far from a bad headset, you need to think which kind of headset is best suited to your taste. If you’re going to be doing a lot of competitive gaming and LAN gaming, the V2 Pro is a great choice.

Pros

• Lightweight design
• Durable build quality
• Thick ear cup padding
• Strong braided cable design
• Come with single and dual 3.5mm cables for PC and mobile use
• Stylish aesthetics
• Perfect for competitive gaming
• Retractable microphone

Cons

• Doesn’t sit perfectly flush on my big head

Neutral

• Music lovers will want to steer towards dedicated headphones at this price range
• A little more expensive than rival products

“The Razer Kraken Pro V2 is great for the competitive gamers out there, with a lightweight and comfortable design that is well suited to marathon gaming sessions and crystal clear audio. While not perfect, it’s easy to see why many of the top gamers in eSports already love it.”

Razer Kraken Pro V2 eSports Gaming Headset Review