Razer Kraken V3 X Wired USB Gaming Headset Review

A Closer Look

My first impression of this headset is really great, as it looks fantastic, with a mostly matte black finish that gives it a stealthy look and feel. I’m also impressed by the weight. At just 285g, it’s unlikely to become a burden after a long workday or an all-night gaming session.

The headset comes hard-wired with a USB cable, and it’s plug and play ready on consoles. Interestingly, the cable isn’t braided. It’s actually a tough rubber coating, but it’s still very flexible, despite feeling so hard-wearing.

There’s a nice custom USB header, which isn’t too large, so it won’t stick out much if used on a laptop or front USB port. Plus, it has a dust cap on there, which is nice.

The cable has a small rubber guard where it joins the headset, preventing it from being damaged at the joint. The microphone is hard-wired too, but the boom is recessed into the body of the ear cups.

The headset uses a mostly matte finish, which I really like. A Lot of gaming headsets tend to be a little flashy, and while I’m sure that’s appealing to some, I prefer a more mature design; a headset I can wear for gaming night and a work Zoom call without looking like a twit.

The ear cups have a honeycomb design on the back which looks great. However, it’s just to give the illusion of an open-back design, but these are actually closed-back drivers. There’s a large Razer logo in the middle too, and that comes with Chroma RGB lighting effects should you feel the need to decorate your head with lights.

The headband has a large RAZER logo stamped into the plastic. It’s a lightly textured plastic that actually looks like PU leather in this picture, but I assure you, it’s fairly hard to the touch.

The headband has a huge range of adjustment too, which is fantastic. So many headsets don’t stretch far enough to fit my large head. However, this will still fit the person unlucky enough to have a head larger than mine; perish the thought.

On the inside of the headband, there’s a small padded section with some memory foam. It’s pretty limited, but with the headset being so light to begin with, it’s really all it needs to help maintain a comfortable fit. Plus, there’s a little bit of grip to the materials, so the headset doesn’t slide back/forward when worn.

The ear cups are quite interesting, as they use a PU leather sidewall and gasket, but a soft foam top to provide added comfort. As you can see here, it’s not too hard to flex the headband either, and it didn’t feel like it was going to break it, so that’s a nice bonus.

It’s pretty soft, overall, with a bit of memory foam and some air gapping in there, so it’ll rest very gently around your ear. The headset set is light, and it doesn’t put much force on your head at any point, so it’s great for those who desire long-term comfort. This is good news for me, as I work all day at my desk and game here on an evening, so my hours with the headset have been significant.