Razer Kraken V4 Review, THE BEST YET BUT............

[@ad6m.]

They show they can make good headset mics on the blackshark v2 pro not sure why they add worse mic for the krakens

[@spitfyre1085]

I thought the same thing. I was immediately disappointed with the mic quality on this.

[@TheTechne]

I was thinking the same thing

[@ghostinbatlle3]

Yeah same thing, I skipped the video to the mic test and got disappointed

[@rifkiiqbal1164]

the problem is like they said the same tecnology. i wonder why maybe early sample. and will be updated later.

[@ASSASSIN79100]

The Mic is yikes.

[@KollbjornYT]

One thing I absolutely LOVE about Razer is their volume adjusters don't fuck with the volume of your computer. I was turned off USB headsets for the longest time cause of how loud my volume was at 100%. I had to turn my volume all the way down to 1% just to be able to endure whatever I was listening too and EVEN THEN it was still too loud. Thanks for the review! I'm might grab these bad boys! (Not too worried about the mic quality cause I have a really nice stand alone mic)

[@HiCZoK]

dude I hate when headsets control your windows volume. Razers dont do that? I know maxwell does that and turtle beach... and when I had these I couldnt adjust volume while in some games.

[@KollbjornYT]

@@HiCZoK I tried the Kraken line and sadly they do effect the windows volume. Luckily their blackshark line from what I experienced doesn't

[@HiCZoK]

@@KollbjornYT thanks for heads up!

[@KollbjornYT]

@@HiCZoK No problem! Good luck on finding a headset

[@korana6308]

I have Kraken v2, and it adjusts windows volume, which is bad, because when I open a new tab in my 1 million tabs browser, my system freezes and theres a loud sound from the video is playing back, but I can't adjust it until the system unfreezes. So it's mildly useful, but I wish it worked properly, without being connected to windows volume.

[@benji7275]

i suspect the mics bad because they went with a retractable mic which none of the black sharks have, so either their using a completely different mic that's designed to be retractable or they lost quality by making it retractable somehow...

[@PokeZaddy]

That mic is straight buttcheeks, but as far as headphone only usage seems like an easy pickup for me! Thanks for the coverage!

[@TheTechne]

buttchecks would probably sound better than this mic, lol

[@ChrisSzafranski]

I've had the V3 Pros since release and hands down best wireless headset I've owned. I won't switch until these give out

[@Mark-ns3jo]

Do you have any issues with the headset reconnecting when watching youtube videos? Also there can be a bit of lag of the headphones kind of turning on when a sound is played like a discord notification and such.

[@sadasd-n2f]

@@Mark-ns3jo I havent experienced any issues my self, you can use profiles and adjust the equalizer etc for youtube as well to make it like you prefer and it can come off nice if you adjust it how you like it, its not a crazy good headset but maybe thats because I have been used both to these and their old kraken headsets. It may take some customization whenever you want to do a spesific task to enjoy their optimal settings and but also in games you have to choose between competitive accurate sounds vs immersive einviroment with a bit more bloated audio experience. I havent tried expensive headsets but I would say if you dont mind adjusting the settings often you can get a decent value out of these headsets but you will 100% need razer software.

[@methushael]

@@Mark-ns3jo yup that issue was very bad when the v3 pros came out. They released a firmware update months after that fixed this. It’s good now but to have it come out buggy like that for months is truly a crime for early buyers.

[@Mark-ns3jo]

@@methushael That specific issue is gone after I updated my firmware, but there can still be a little audio lag when I start watching something (not like when youtube would straight up not work). I've got a host of other issues too.

[@Zephyn]

With a little EQ, this headset actually sounds great. Don't know about the mic since I play single-player but Beneviento's house actually scared me good this time in RE Village. I do feel like $180 is too much, feels like it should be closer to $140/$150. I almost want to exchange them for the X version but I honestly wanted Wireless and THX for my headset. I can live with a wired mouse and keyboard as they're always at a desk, but not having that cable dangling off my head feels nice. Liberating, even.

[@thesensman39]

Have to agree with most everyone else, the Mic sound output is a downgrade from the Blackshark but the ability to stow it in the headset is a big plus for me as i take my headset on the train with me 2x a week and it's one less thing to break or get snagged on something. I find the Kraken V4 to be more comfortable and almost forget i am wearing it some times which i never felt with the Blackshark. Sound just as good if not a bit better so yup, I am very happy with this one. Thanks for all you do bruv.

[@clawson32104]

I must have gotten a defective unit and mine sounded horrible compared to the Blackshark V2 Pro. Zero bass out of the box and just hollow sounding. Microphone also echoes constantly

[@crypticcelt3618]

Better off just getting the blacksharks. That mic will be a deal breaker for your average console gamer

[@benji7275]

true i use an external mic because im pc, but that is the most fatal flaw i see

[@Suprastitions]

Why would it matter? You’re not the one listening to it

[@A_Cosmo_Naut]

@@Suprastitions Nobody wants to hear that. That's the point. People have to hear you yk

[@Voondiaz]

@@A_Cosmo_Nautthey can still hear u loud and clear. Thats good enough.

[@saulsadip]

Will you be reviewing the kraken v4 pro?

[@xTriickShottinq]

Love the reviews man! Could you do one on the v4 pros? I’m really curious about the haptic, I had the razer nari’s and I really enjoyed having that feature!

[@Sotdot3]

Still using the Razer BlackShark V2 X Gaming Headset: 7.1 Surround Sound that you recommended. Still no problems and sound is great.

[@manuelaj3z116]

i love your reviews, i still waiting for your review of the HD 620S, to know your opinion about those headphones

[@josephkibbler4653]

Hi Techne, love the channel. Will the V4 be available with ‘Hypersense’? As a console gamer, I value this feature for immersion.

[@MitchellTheMitch]

Probably, and there is also the possibility of a pro version too

[@fejotore]

@@MitchellTheMitch If they do, hope is almost full metal on the build

[@niceshot4042]

I just bougth the v3 pro on march, so i hope that they wait a year 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ROADRAGE21]

ah... so no more hypersense?

[@guccistar]

great review...i was tempting but when you were honest about the mic sounds than meh. LOL...i love wireless headset and really want one with great sounding mic. I'm using the razer blackshark v2 pro...but i don't have the 2023 version...so i have a hard time with my mic...alot of ppl complain about it because on different platforms/games/voicechats etc... voice comes out not the greatest...oh well...ty for another awesome video.

[@KGB-FSB]

Turtle beach atlas or razer v4

[@Stinky0368]

If they give the mic an update to make it sound better I’ll get the headset

[@DogTBH]

Can you maybe do a review for this v4 when using on a console? I'm about to order it for Xmas and the price here would be €200. I have the old Razer Kraken still but I really hope this one is better for a DayZ/Green Hell/ESO player mostly. Silent Hill 2 upcoming ofcourse. Would be greatly appreciated ! Thank-Q for the effort and the upload!🙏

[@Sparkks123]

❤

[@aditmaul3]

I NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY MOST GAMING HEADSET ALWAYS PUT CRAPPY MIC WORST THAN MY UNDER $1 MIC I BOUGHT ONLINE, SERIOUSLY???

[@mw2Ronaldinho]

😂

[@IvanOfficial01]

Wonder what the v4 pros will feature, better mic and another feature maybe?

[@fejotore]

At first I thought this were the pros😮

[@benji7275]

probably better mic with better battery life because the lights make you lose half the battery capacity

[@clawson32104]

OLED dac like the Nova Pro, Haptic feedback and a $400 asking price

[@sugs0377]

What's your current keyboard?

[@TheTechne]

can't say yet ;)

[@EnglishT90]

@@TheTechnewhats wrong with saying it

[@S0RR0WSPELL]

It's probably not out yet ​@@EnglishT90

[@VatchGaming]

Looks like TMICE X

[@ivancarmenates84]

Kraken v4 Pro Online pls review it!!!

[@TrekBuilder]

Hey Techne, I've got to believe you're close on releasing a review of the V4 pro's, right? :)

[@michaelcorvin5891]

I always wondered why most headphones come with volume up and down buttons or swivel because when you Bluetooth it to your PC, laptop or phone or use the cord you can just adjust the volume through the laptop or desktop or phone settings

[@andre-zl1ye]

I was sold until i heard the mic, I’ll wait until they start discounting around $100-$130. Some other colors would be nice too!

[@Noneya5555]

It seems Razer is doing the same as turtle beach in moving to smaller 40mm drivers. It seems shrinkflation exists in the gaming tech world as well.

[@Sturmx]

I bought an Atlas Air and had so many issues with the Swarm 2 software. Heck I couldn't even change settings because it just constantly said my headset needed updating. I would update it and it would still say it over and over. Constantly crashing when I tried to update after successfully updating the very first time. Couldn't get it to work after 3-4 days. So I sent them back. I was thinking about getting the Audeze Maxwell headset. Do you still like those and use those? Are they just too heavy? These look nice but I don't really trust Razer builds. Seen too many new Razer things breaking and especially with plastic.

[@TheTechne]

Did u try the app? As for the maxwells, yeah they are great but not for long gaming comfort

[@Sturmx]

@@TheTechne I did but it kept losing connection as soon as I tapped a setting. Maybe I got unlucky and got a bad unit. Good to know about the Maxwell. Need them for working from home + gaming so I would be wearing them for pretty long periods.

[@jamesstevens968]

No don't get the audeze maxwell I've had mine since day one I regret buying them there too too too heavy for every day usage I threw mine in the closet haven't used them for six months wait for the new turtle beach gen3 coming out I have the gen2 best headphones on the market and there comfy hope this helps you out stay safe and happy gaming to all

[@MOISTxPANDAx]

did an update happen to come out for the crappy mic? This is pretty wild lol

[@niedzwiaduspolarus2900]

TB Stealth 700 gen 3 coming next ? :p

[@banze373]

Kraken V4 or Blackshark V2 Pro 2023?

[@Yamadakun7]

they always break from those rotation hinges or whatever... no matter if its $10 or 100 they always break, they should have kept those metal and solved design of rotation hinges in metal material, my kraken V3 surely will gonna last long cus I don't feel the need of rotating gaming headphn its not ur usual music phn its for gaming(well since they gave music option I cant say this line)

[@Fire_Surfer]

So what’s your recommendation based on sounds, frequency rate and drivers. I have an external mic so that’s not my issue

[@ryanpietroski343]

Just wanted to know about the haptic feedback... is it any good? Or simply a gimmick?

[@Fletchersketche_]

I had a pair of old Krakens with it, it was kinda cool and did add extra feel to the likes of gunfire etc etc

[@HiCZoK]

One question. Do settings save on headset so I can play without rgb on ps5 ?

[@gregzy789_gaming4]

They need to make a white headset on this really nice review

[@Whitepinoy]

Compared to the Nova 5's which one would you choose

[@richied5294]

I wonder this too.

[@Josiah_Heesen]

That’s a $50 decrease for the wired version compared to the V3’s. That’s incredible if you don’t care about the wireless

[@NoshikiYT]

Guys should I get these or the X version

[@Cryptid71]

I just don't think anything beats the black shark V2 pro. When you figure the mic quality plus sound quality for less than 200 bucks. Not bad. I actually just got them on sale about 2 weeks ago on Amazon for $149

[@euan1974]

I recently ordered the xbox version of the blackshark v2 pros and i'm very very impressed. What would you be picking up in the modern day razer lineup?

[@GanDtech]

I’m looking to finally go wireless with my headset so I’m going to give this a serious consideration. Thankss😊

[@Drockzoids]

You're better off with a blackshark by far, this mic quality will get you heavily razzed online. I'm shocked it's so bad. It's like they found a box of old mic capsules from 2010 and were like, eyyy, lets use these.

[@cieslosky]

I mean for the price it's better to get logitech g pro x lightspeed 2 both mics are dog water but logi has far more superior sound

[@snakeeyes51]

All the Kraken and some of the Steelseries mics have this same distortion and flatness.

[@Boostedbeard]

Thanks for the vid! Wish razer would step up and make a content creator friendly wireless set of cans We need 50mm+ with mix/xlr support and zero latency mic monitoring with suspension head bad and cool gel pads. lol

[@clawson32104]

Bought and returned within 4hrs. Huge disappointment and not just the microphone. I play on PS5 and also have the 2023 Blackshark V2 Pro. These 2 headsets are night and day different. I have a small oval head and the Kraken even on the smallest setting just slide all over the place. First Razer headset to ever do that for me. Secondly is that on the default game EQ there is zero bass compared to the Blackshark. Unless my pair were defective they just sound hollow. The microphone just echoes no matter what I set in Synapse. I mean they feel damn premium for a all plastic build and I love the voice prompts for power on, microphone on/off. However the poor fit, sound and microphone just kill any chance of me keeping them. The Blackshark just sound and feel so much better IMO.

[@antoniobustamante548]

Thanks

[@frikkievuiltrens]

No simultaneous wireless and Bluetooth audio is a deal breaker for me.

[@ivancarmenates84]

I love it, I was thinking the other day exactly that, why they didnt have it full RGB finally! But I will wait for V4 Pro to see how it goes, and I will only get it if it is 50 mm and I really hope it brings the THX ACHROMATIC AUDIO AMPLIFIER and perhaps the Razer TriForce Bio-Cellulose 50mm Drivers and please the hypersense. The mandatory features should be 50 mm and AAA and full RGB and Hypersense

[@Taylormoore-v4r]

which one is better black shark v2 pro or the kraken v4

[@Velimir-MirRus]

Kraken 3

[@mitcheddar93]

@TheTechne Any chance you can get simultaneous audio using the USB-C connection? Or does that just turn the wireless and Bluetooth off?

[@koltanian090]

whats the software for it

[@vic7o2]

Hey Techne, Could we get some more comparisons vs existing similarly priced headsets. For example I have the Blackshark Vs 2023 and I find the bass to be really muddy but the mic and battery are great. I also didn't like the mic mute on the BlackShark's it was very bad.

[@vic7o2]

Currently I have the HS80 headset while not perfect the bass is just enough and clean for music. Mic quality is ok and a visible light is great for me. Unfortunately I got the one's before they added the great battery life. Thanks love your videos.

[@brobiv2452]

Is there noise cancelling

[@LalaCntHearU]

Trying to decide between these and the blacksharks. These sound more appealing as the build quality of the blacksharks seems subpar based off reviews. Has anyone had any issues with the blacksharks?

[@ReaperWAM]

unfortunately it doesn't look like a headset i would buy, but I am looking forward to your review of the TB stealth 700 gen 3s. you are my go to for any headset reviews keep up the good work.

[@dylxn5882]

I had the gen 2 and it snapped in half out of nowhere. I wasn’t rough with them or anything of the sort. I have another turtle beach headset and a week after my 700 snapped, my other turtle beach headphone ear cuff snapped. Never buying turtle beach again

[@marcuscx9643]

Please tell me that mic test is a bug or something because wtf is that? They said that it was suppose to be like the BlackShark V2 pro 2023. I was about to preorder but that’s a big nope for me.

[@iLLFXdrUms]

Did they give this headset a crappy mic so the black shark still has a place in the lineup? That’s the only thing I can come up with for a reason as to why it’s lacking…

[@Lucky-x4n]

isnt blackshark v2 better for sound and mic i see no reason to get kraken

[@n64slayer]

Still doesn't compare to the Nari Ultimate, I will just have to buy Maxwells 😢

[@marekwrona9298]

Hi if i can i wanna ask one simple questions. From my observation, experience, usage i would like to have separated volume system/phone and headset its self. Do creator or audients prefer to have volume integrated or separated by yours own option?

[@Conradist]

Hillbilly question, does this beat Hyper X Cloud 2 or Alpha?

[@Terreos]

If you don't care about the mic then it seems like a decent headset. My concern is that the foam in the headband doesn't go all the way to the sides. Someone with a larger head like mine likely would feel that and it would dig into your head. Neat, but I think I'll pass.

[@acsgdo02]

I got the OG blackshark 4 yrs ago sold it last year that was best shooter headset I ever had very accurate with footsteps but was bad with music unless u disable THX, then it becomes bad to passable for music listening I think it's the same here you need to disable THX as well .

[@majdyahia3460]

How does this compare to the blackshark v2? I am a competitive r6 player, which to choose from? and would you recommend something other than?

[@FcoEnriquePerez]

Yeah but the price is crazy. This trend were peripherals are costing as much as GPUs and PC parts did is ridiculous.

[@curtisknows382]

Not compatible with xbox x?

[@n64slayer]

How do rezer products contunie to get worse year after year. Kraken headphones were know for the big earcups and now thay are removing that? They also used aluminum and now they are using cheap recycled plastic and charging double the price 🤦‍♂️

[@BLiNKBTW]

microphone sounds horrendous compared to the blackshark pros

[@RandomPerson-d7p]

Please do a review of the kraken v4 x

[@jgigna]

You had me until I heard the mic test! I have the Kraken V3 but the mic on the V4 sounds like hot garbage

[@Billy_The_Frog]

Imo, this is razer's best-looking headset by far. Idk about others but i really like the glossy razer logo with RGB on each cup. It's a real shame about the mic sound quality though, it sounds like an xbox mic.

[@legenkun]

no hypersense?

[@niceshot4042]

Not for now

[@legenkun]

@@niceshot4042 i hope its in the v4 pro

[@niceshot4042]

@@legenkun yeah but Its weird, because this V4 have the same price that the V3 pro (on launch)

[@legenkun]

@@niceshot4042 they trynna capitalize it only on pro models I guess (with improvements hopefully)

[@tstebd]

do a review on the RAZER KRAKEN V4 X, The x apparently has a better mic, although it is wired

[@mohamedmoghazy3369]

this or the Barracuda X Chroma, I really need your help on this one

[@k1llz0n3100]

look at min 2 of this video ,I think the barracuda is more comfortable

[@FlorianMaréchal-z4r]

Test the mic with the most recent version of synapse, You are in 16khz but the mic is a 32khz

[@3dprintingstuff281]

What are good eq settings, im having a hard time dealing with it and i just spent a lot of mooney on this! I'm on thx, and I was wondering a good eq for thx mode, and a good eq for stereo mode?

[@3dprintingstuff281]

Please i beg you

[@cardboard952]

ive used nari ultimates for awhile and i dont see the apeal in these newer models. the nari ultimates have the far superior old earcup design and hypersense. honestly the only bad thing is the mic but i just use a standalone mic i got for like $40.

[@dragos_NBK]

i will keep my nari ultimates till they break and they buy another pair nari ultimates

[@Renzo_Benzo]

i know its a wireless headset so the mic gonna be automatically bad but god damn

[@B_AdEkBaTe]

Всем привет! Подскажите стоит ли покупать эти наушники для игр? Или какие посоветуете купить?

[@cayden9483]

im planning to buying a new gaming headset. The last 2 headsets I had only lasted around a year before the plastic headband cracked. My current one has 2 cracks in it. Trying to aim under 100$ with a metal or steel handband. Any suggestions?

[@Filodream]

Where is the haptic feedback? These are not my Krakens.

[@king69104]

Made me feel less bad about my recent v3 purchase. The haptic feedback is sooo good for games like resident evil.

[@niceshot4042]

@@king69104same, i just bought the v3 pro on march 🤣🤣🤣

[@Xalkerro]

They definitely holding it out for the pro version. Perhaps the mic sound quality will be better in pro version which if you ask me kinda scamming the consumers. That blackshark headset was such a good headphone for the price.

[@NocturneV]

test with synapse v4 for the mic

[@TyrannosaurusTim]

Do these work on ps5?

[@SurfSideBlueJay]

Normally the razer wireless headsets only work on PlayStation

[@gyurmagyuri6440]

Not the microphone 😭🙏

[@Whitepinoy]

They look sweet. Don't use mic so no problem for me

[@kuroshi8045]

Which one is better, Razer Kraken V4 vs Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023?

[@IDunkLolis]

dont get the Bsv2 pro 2023 its known to be the headset with most complaints in razer subreddit. also it has a constant white noise (shhhh) regardless of whether theres a sound playing or not, n thats the reason im refunding mine

[@agentshenron]

Wow that mic was atrocious for a 2024 release lol. Liking the new look though for the Kraken v4. Was never a fan of the Kraken line, but this one shows that they tried something new.

[@TheTechne]

Yeah it’s weird because the blacksharks have such a great mic

[@giovanyrico1930]

Xbox Wireless?

[@boneknockgrit2695]

v3 have good mic. then they make this one bad ? WHY ?

[@herohunter6970]

Think im still going to buy the Atlas Air's today because of your review been looking for a new main headset for about a week my Maxwell's are just getting too heavy😢

[@TheTechne]

Yeah them maxwells are great but not for long use.

[@benjaminstemberger2127]

I was super excited to buy this until I heard the mic 😬

[@SteveEricJordan]

i can't believe we're back to crappy mics. i thought the premium industry moved on since the blackshark 2023, astro a50 x and corsair h50

[@famezy9103]

Some brands need to stop regularly releasing mediocre headsets just get sales. I think SteelSeries is the brand they need to take note of. SteelSeries will release a bunch of headsets in every price range from budget to premium and that’s it for a few years. I used the Arctis Pro Wireless for 4 years until they released their next headsets. I’ve bought the Nova 7 and I’ll be using it till they release their new ones, which probably won’t be another 2-3 years The problem is, there’s only so much you can push the development of the same driver technology and when they release a new headset every year, it will only be a slight improvement, but the prices are getting more expensive There’s no way I’ll pay £180 for this headset that has a terrible mic and I know the sound will also be mediocre or only a slight improvement to the previous one

[@gamerszone8425]

where's the stinkin cozy intro???

[@Tinyboyyy]

That microphone was bad, but it's the best yet!

[@ragnharrow]

If you recommand having an external usb mic, why do you still recommand "gaming headsets" as any hifi headphones will be def better ?

[@agentshenron]

No doubt that a pair of wired hifi headphones will typically sound better than a gaming headset, although I will say that gaming headsets have come a long way since the old days. You can't really beat the convenience of wireless. I have over 20 HiFi headphones and IEMs that I love using for music with my Topping DX9. They're all great for gaming as well, but tbh I find myself reaching for my wireless Arctis Nova Pros when gaming just because the wireless is super convenient. Does it sound better than my wired headphones? No. Are they bad by any means? Not at all.

[@TheTechne]

I love the features, functions and value of gaming headsets all around.

[@Klongu_Da_Bongu]

I have a Phillips fidelio X3 and Skullcandy ANC2 which I really love, but I always keep going for my H6pro Closed. Excellent quality, Excellent weight and comfort.

[@ragnharrow]

I precise I do use a pulse elite daily cause of the wireless/simultaneous bluetooth features and because it's a freaking great value considering these are planar magnetic headphones under 150. However, for pure listening or for gaming, I won't use them (Sundara closed back will crush any "gaming headset" in gaming for exemple, and you can find it under 120$ nowadays), so what's the purpose of a 200$ "gaming headset" that has a shitty mic, poor clarity, features you can find on way cheaper headphones and not even the sound quality of a 70$ studio headset ?

[@Klongu_Da_Bongu]

@@ragnharrow You have to find gold in the mountains. Like the H6 pro wired or the Cloud Alpha. I got the H6 pro closed on sale for 80 euros. And I always end up grabbing it.

[@silversrayleigh1399]

I was considering spending a bit more and buying these instead of the Barracuda X 2022 since I want the chatmix function, but that mic is a complete deal breaker for me. Complete trash. The Barracuda X mic sounds much better.

[@DarkNodachi]

honestly its way better then the v3 pro cuz my dongle just broke, called customer support and they say you have to buy a new headset because thy dont sell dongles. So now i use wired + audio and mic connecter because if not the mic wont work, which now causes echo. now the right side of my headset doesn't produce noise because the cord kept getting tangled because of the cord bundler thing. TLDR, dongle broke, customer support didnt help, mic doesn't work, right side doesn't work

[@DarkNodachi]

i litterly just got my dongle W

[@dexter23foxy]

for me the best equalizer is rock.

[@jamesstevens968]

Hi techne I think I'm going to pass on these no app for console no thanks. I'm waiting for the turtle beach gen3 they have bigger drivers. And you do have a app for console gamers

[@According2AshShow]

My man Techne needs to change his name to SkinNe 😂 if my guy gets any more fit than he already is I forsee my dude putting aside the tech and starting a health and fitness channel haha.. just thank ur lucky stars my guy is already happily married and has a queen or we would all be in trouble gents, we'd all have to firewall his channel so our women don't accidentally stumble upon his page and fall in love 🤣