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Razer Kraken - Black

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 47,590 ratings

Classic Black
Brand Razer
Model Name Razer Kraken
Color Classic Black
Form Factor Over Ear
Connectivity Technology Wired

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  • Immersive, 7.1 Surround Sound for Positional Audio: Outfitted with custom-tuned 50 mm drivers, capable of software-enabled surround sound (only available on Windows 10 64-bit).Specific uses for product : Gaming.Impedance : 32 Ohms @ 1KHZ
  • All-Day Comfort: Oval, cooling gel-infused cushions that prevent overheating and pressure build-up.
  • Retractable Noise Isolating Microphone: An improved cardioid mic reduces background and ambient noises for crystal-clear communication.
  • In-Line Audio Controls: A built-in an analog volume control wheel and mic mute switch.
  • Lightweight & Durable: Made of bauxite aluminum, the Kraken frame is flexible and designed to last.
  • Cross-platform compatibility: Works with PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices via 3.5mm jack, enjoy unfair audio advantage across almost every platform.

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Kraken 2019
Kraken 2019
Razer Kraken

The Headset for Esports Pros

The 3rd generation Razer Kraken is the wired headset for competitive gamers. Its large 50 mm drivers deliver powerful and clear sound. It’s engineered for long-lasting comfort with cooling-gel cushions. A retractable microphone ensures your shotcalls are always delivered in absolute clarity.

Kraken 2019
Kraken 2019

Cooling Gel-Infused Cushions

Cooling gel-infused ear cushions reduce heat build-up, while a soft cloth and leatherette combination provides comfort and sound isolation so you can enjoy gaming for hours.

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Kraken Tournament Edition

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    Product Description

    The 3rd generation Razer Kraken is the wired Headset for competitive gamers. Its large 50 mm drivers deliver powerful and clear sound. It's engineered for long-lasting comfort with Cooling-Gel cushions. A Retractable Microphone ensures your shotcalls are always delivered in absolute clarity.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    47,590 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the appearance and comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention it looks pretty, has a clean design, and is comfortable. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, fit, quality, mic quality, and sound quality.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    841 customers mention767 positive74 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the foam is soft, flexible, and doesn't leave marks. They also appreciate the top tier sound quality and the comfortable fit.

    "...the Krakens in addition to the gel-filled ear pads is how comfortable they feel--even for a large head like his they feel like they've got more room..." Read more

    "...the sound is great, build quality great, mic sounds good, conferrable af, and the retractable mic is super convenient." Read more

    "It feels comfortable on my big head, and doesn't hurt my ears...." Read more

    "...My sons age 14/16 love them, say they are comfortable and have no complaints about sound quality...." Read more

    441 customers mention403 positive38 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the headphones. They mention that it looks great, is adorable, and has a beautiful color. The design is lightweight and cool, with an aluminum look. The RGB lights and effects are cool. The bass tones as low as 30 Hz and really crisp highs around 18k Hz sound clear.

    "...Unbelievably, both headsets still function and look like new after 17 months of heavy use...." Read more

    "...PROS: Cute, extension cord is handy (sometimes), comfortable enough to wear all day, sound quality is decent, separate volume knob on the headphones..." Read more

    "...Razer's unboxing experience is top-notch, and the RGB lights and effects are cool (based on what you buy from them)...." Read more

    "...Also the black and blue color is really appealing!" Read more

    440 customers mention430 positive10 negative

    Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's a solid headset for the price, a steal for the money, and feels very premium. Some mention that the sound quality and mic are on par with the price.

    "...Nevertheless these are great and definitely worth it especially on sale...." Read more

    "Excellent for the money. Retractable mic in case you don't wanna talk. Don't have to worry about charging...." Read more

    "...Granted the price point is pretty low for a corded headset but it is a constant headache to adjust the mic settings on every application...." Read more

    "...n’t used the microphone but other than that definitely worth it for the price and weight! Also the black and blue color is really appealing!" Read more

    2,047 customers mention1,228 positive819 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is good and the mic is solid, while others say that they are too loud and the sounds cut in and out. Some customers also mention that they induce a fair bit of bass distortion in speech. Some say the mic picks up sound coming from your earphones. Overall, the opinions are mixed and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

    "...age 14/16 love them, say they are comfortable and have no complaints about sound quality...." Read more

    "...Easy to wear for a few hours of gaming. Good mic sound quality" Read more

    "...'s just "OK"--just kind of average--seems to induce a fair bit of bass distortion in speech in some of our games--one guy's speech is nigh..." Read more

    "...you want to really want an upgrade to your headphones, comfort and sound quality... I highly recommend the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT High..." Read more

    1,584 customers mention1,030 positive554 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the headphones. Some say they are well-made and sturdy, while others say they keep breaking.

    "The hardware in the Krakens is excellent, imo. My husband loves these phones (and I do, too!)..." Read more

    "...amazing and I recommend them to everyone, the sound is great, build quality great, mic sounds good, conferrable af, and the retractable mic is super..." Read more

    "...They snap in half, the mic stops working, etc, but they never last a year...." Read more

    "...Although the headset is good quality overall, the mute button problem makes it unacceptable for professional work...." Read more

    634 customers mention251 positive383 negative

    Customers are mixed about the mic quality of the headphones. Some mention that the mic is amazing, cool, and convenient for when you're playing solo. Others say that it's not great, but it'll do the job.

    "...They snap in half, the mic stops working, etc, but they never last a year...." Read more

    "...quality great, mic sounds good, conferrable af, and the retractable mic is super convenient." Read more

    "...CONS: Mic quality is god awful, the mute button broke pretty quickly and I almost couldn't get it to unmute, headset is too loose and heavy to do..." Read more

    "...Mic quality is actually really nice for a headset mic, also like it being retractable...." Read more

    517 customers mention320 positive197 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it didn't work for them. The code isn't readable, and it fails to work on other devices. The mic stopped working completely after a certain volume.

    "...Unbelievably, both headsets still function and look like new after 17 months of heavy use...." Read more

    "...work, but a lot of the features I liked broke or stopped working well after a few months and then I stopped caring about being gentle with them...." Read more

    "...This headset is really nice! I use it for my ps5 and it works great for long hour play without causing the top of my head to hurt...." Read more

    "Kraken as a brand is known for making quality products that are functional, comfortable, and durable...." Read more

    253 customers mention154 positive99 negative

    Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that they're well made, comfortable, and fit a giant head. The cushioned ear cups and adjustable headband provide a snug fit. However, some customers say that the headphones are too large for their head and slide down a lot. The cord is short and the headset feels cheap.

    "...I have a lot of ear piercings, so I like that the earmuffs are big enough to not irritate those. 10/10 recommend" Read more

    "...pretty quickly and I almost couldn't get it to unmute, headset is too loose and heavy to do any kind of physical activity or even lean forward..." Read more

    "...These are perfect, large and the retractable mic is cool for when your playing solo games.Comfy and doesn't ache anything...." Read more

    "...The fit on this headset feels very loose, and I initially didn't like that but have gotten used to it because it helps prevent fatigue...." Read more

    Razer Kraken: Good Enough for Casual Use/Kids, but Not for Audiophiles or People Looking for Quality
    4 Stars
    Razer Kraken: Good Enough for Casual Use/Kids, but Not for Audiophiles or People Looking for Quality
    ▶️ tldr; I bought these the Pink Kraken headphones for my daughter to use with her gaming setup. She liked them and they matched the rest of the pink gaming stuff. They were nice for her to use. I would recommend them for kids and people not real concerned about quality of sound or any discernment for being an audiophile/gamer. They are built well enough to be used as a daily pair of headphones without too many issues. I wouldn't spend a fortune getting Razer products though for reasons stated in my review below.▶️ Long review:Drawing on my experience owning a dozen and a half Razer products and being an early adopter of many, including the Razer COVID-19 RGB face mask, I have some concerns that I want to share. Despite the hardware being of "good" quality, I have decided to stop using Razer products due the following... the software is intrusive and bloatware-like, which can slow down my computer's startup times and memory usage. In addition, Razer's software is often CPU & memory-heavy, causing issues when trying to use other equipment like my HP Mixed Reality VR equipment. Unfortunately, poor customer service and eventual buyers remorse for their "higher quality products" have also contributed to my decision. I've also noticed that Razer tends to exaggerate the quality of their products on their product pages. Another issue that I encountered with Razer over the years was their customer service. I found their customer service to be obnoxious, unhelpful and rude at times.Their headphones provide OK sound quality, I have found that the THX sound experience is not as realistic as Razer makes it out to be. You literally have front of you facing sound and kind of / sort of middle rear facing sound. It's really not as big of a deal as Razer makes it out to be. It's an exaggerated over embleshisment of what it really is.Don't be fooled by Razer's claims about THX on their heaphones. It's not worth it. I own multiple pairs of Razer headphones and they don't even come close to what I have with Corsair headphones. The bloatware software Razer provides can be tricky to use and never could figure out how to the surround sound effect to exist (I am an avid gamer/computer tech/computer programmer/music lover) but even with all the things I know about computers, I never could manage to get it to work. As far as I was concerend It was just 2 areas of sound (front and rear) -- nothing like real surround sound or whatever they claim THX can do for you.I still consider Razer to be a producer of quality products. If you're looking to settle for something versus nothing, Razer products could be a good option if the price is right. Razer's unboxing experience is top-notch, and the RGB lights and effects are cool (based on what you buy from them). While I don't hate Razer, I no longer use their products due to the quality of their software, their customer service being garbage and unhelpful, and they tend to exaggerate the quality of their products on their website. If you're in the market for a new product and are looking to settle, Razer products could be a good option. Just be mindful how much you are spending and what kind of expectations you have going into it.Razer = longer term eventual disappointment once the honeymoon period is over, as far as I'm concerned.▶️ Alternative Product Recommendation:If you want to really want an upgrade to your headphones, comfort and sound quality... I highly recommend the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT High Fidelity Dolby Atmos Sound headphones ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BXZKNDB ).Buy them used from "Amazon Warehouse" in "Used - Like New" condition if want to get them cheap ($130) and know you're getting high quality / audiophile level quality sound. They actually provide high-quality Dolby Atmos sound and are reasonably price on Amazon if buy them used in "LIKE NEW" condition.Since mine were used I bought new, better ear cushions ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B095GS943G ) for them which made them even more comfortable and better at noise cancellation.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
    Color: Black/BlueVerified Purchase
    Ok so ive had two pairs of these and i love them so much, im a hardcore gamer (3-6hrs a day) and these are incredibly comfortable. They are on the heavier side but dont feel like it and dont put any pressure on your ears. Ive gamed for 12hrs without stopping with these on and I barely felt it at the end. The sound is great tho i do wish there was better seal because you can hear stuff around you fairly easily. Nevertheless these are great and definitely worth it especially on sale. I tried the baracudas and they were SOOO uncomfortable compared to these.

    Now on the stuff i dont like so much,

    1: the controls on the cord are awkward and annoying, if you bump the volume control it will randomly go up and down which is horrible during a match, this didn’t affect much because i put electrical tape over it and i use volume and mute on my controller. The other thing is that my first pair broke after a year, what happened is the cord frayed where it meets the volume control which caused the sounds to cut in and out, this happened far outside the amazon return window so I contacted razer because it says that it has a 2year warranty on the box, they said that they would be happy to replace them but this model was discontinued so they said that they would send me a “equivalent” headset, they offered me the barracuda x which I tried put and hated so i messaged back telling them that i really just wanted the krakens and he said he would see what he could do. A week later they said they had a exact pair and they would ship it to me for free. Customer service was a 10/10. Overall these are truly amazing and I recommend them to everyone, the sound is great, build quality great, mic sounds good, conferrable af, and the retractable mic is super convenient.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2021
    Color: Black/BlueVerified Purchase
    The hardware in the Krakens is excellent, imo. My husband loves these phones (and I do, too!) My previous phones, a pair of Sony MDR-7506's, were so good we thought nothing could beat them, even though the Sony phones' drivers are 40 mms in size and these Razer Kraken drivers are 50mm--much depends on the amplification hardware in the ear pads and motherboard hardware as to which will drive the better sound--eg., 50 mm drivers are not automatically better than 40mm drivers, regardless of the hardware environments. A lot also depends on the preferences of the individuals asked to state their opinions, of course. Some people like bass so overwhelming it actually distorts whereas other people like it only enough to hear it plainly with no distortion, and others like it turned down or off, inexplicably, etc. (But you can't argue with individual opinions, right?...Opinions are like armpits--we all have at least two of them, eh? So, I advise listening to all sides and colors of opinions, especially about computer hardware! There's always something new to learn even we don't agree with the overall opinions other people have or their conclusions. Opinions should always be debated--never, ever censored, we firmly believe!)

    Bear in mind, both sets of phones were tested via my husband's x570 Aorus Master motherboard's RealTek'HD Audio 3.5mm analog Hi-Definition front-panel jack--the best earphone connection jack in the system, btw. (Give me wired over wireless any day--I hate batteries and frequency interference, not to mention security concerns that do not exist with wired connections, etc.) The x570 Master also supports, in hardware, a 3-position headphone amp, and a hardware DAC, a SABRE 9118 DAC--the combination has to be heard to be properly appreciated, imo.

    Connector cabling. The Kraken offers a superior wiring connection--Kraken uses an extremely thin and ultra-flexible braided connector cable, whereas the Sony offers a thick, plastic-covered connection cable in which most of the length is coiled, just like analog amp cables circa the 1960's were made. Indeed, the Sony cabling doesn't look like something made for a 3.5mm plug! It looks exactly like something made for a full size plug! It's opinion, sure, as everything always is in the end, but we much prefer the Kraken's cabling over that used in the Sony cans used as the baseline comparison for this review. The Kraken cabling is ultralight, ultrathin, cloth braided, and so ultra-flexible that there simply isn't any obstinate stiffness in the cable that can be perceived. We both like it very much because of that--it is the nearest thing to not having a cable at all, but without any of the negatives of wireless. Sony's cabling is--well--SoA, circa 1969...;) Reminds my husband of plugging in his ancient but revered Gibson SG-Specials or Fender Strats & Telecasters into nice big onstage amps (which he still does, only the amps are a fair bit smaller, thankfully...;) )

    Razer Kraken has an inline volume and microphone control switch. The Sony has neither--well, it doesn't have a microphone at all, so of course no Mic on/off switch. The Kraken has a nice, radial volume control for the cans, and a straight on-off switch for the Mic. Neither of us is a Mic user, so I'll leave that portion of the review to others better qualified to write about it in another review. Suffice it to say the Mic works as advertised and the on/off inline switch works fine.

    Now for the optional DSP software. Here's the situation as we think it stands regarding the extra-cost surround software available for the Kraken, the THX Spatial Audio software for the Kraken. We don't recommend anyone buying the Headphones without buying the offered THX Spatial Audio software! It's offered at 50% off when you buy the Kraken Phones, by Razer. So it's $10! It's the best $10 you are going to spend for a long time. We believe that these phones should not be offered sans the THX Spatial Audio--it's kind of baffling that they are offered without the custom THX software, frankly. However, there are people who love distorted bass and volumes so loud that King Kong's eardrums would burst!...;) So maybe that's why Razer doesn't integrate this into this Kraken package. Still, it would be unusual to find earphone wearers who would prefer their games sounding like an avalanche of boulders tumbling down the side of Everest. I think, anyway...;)

    To sum it up--I love this software. Husband loves it. He says it's much better than what he thought it might be. Razer includes a 7.1 surround-sound software solution free of charge with the Kraken, and it's just "OK"--just kind of average--seems to induce a fair bit of bass distortion in speech in some of our games--one guy's speech is nigh unintelligible with the Razer 7.1 surround sound package for the Krakens. But run the THX Spatial Audio, instead, and the difference is real and immediately noticeable. THX really justifies its commercial claims--the software brings out the best in the Kraken hardware!

    Comfort. It's a very important category with cans--as all of us know. If you can't game for hours because your phones are causing you pain or discomfort after a certain wearing time--that's unacceptable. These Kraken phones have "Oval Cooling Gel Cushions" in the pads and I'm just going to say that they are very comfortable indeed. My husband says that this set is the most comfortable set of cans he's ever worn. Both of us think the Sony set tends to "pinch" a bit in a long wear. The Sony pads are by no means uncomfortable, absolutely not. But both of us--my husband's typically swelled head and my petite but usually swifter smaller head both find the Krakens more comfortable in all wear scenarios--which I find a bit unusual. My husband says that what surprises him about the Krakens in addition to the gel-filled ear pads is how comfortable they feel--even for a large head like his they feel like they've got more room to give--not something the Sony's ever did. The Sony's were adequate, just not as comfortable.

    Durability. This is a big one for us, but especially for my husband. He's gone through many Plasticine sets of cans promising great durability. Hah. We have lost count of the very strong-looking plastic-frame headsets that after very little use, comparatively, use that was anything but harsh or abusive, simply fell apart, cracking through or breaking apart, and it happened over and over again. Hence, the hunt for metal headbands and construction in our headphones. Both the Sony and the Razer Kraken use metal in their construction, and what a difference! Neither set has come close to cracking or breaking apart! The Sony's have been up for years without a single problem in that regard! Years, literally. We do not expect to see any less durability from our Razer Kraken--namely, the one reviewed in this article!

    Really, any aluminum-headband construction should suffice for a long, long time. Our advice is to avoid plastic like the plague--especially the plastic headbands that appear to hold massive weight and hold up under enormous wear and tear--especially those particular Plasticine headbands....;) They just aren't going to be there one day when you really need them.

    Price: Believe it or not, the Sony cans are actually priced higher than the Kraken headset reviewed here. You can usually buy the Kraken Gaming Headset reviewed here plus the Razer THX Spatial Audio Software for less--that's right--less than what the MDR-7506 is currently selling for in places such as AMAZON! Where you are right now.

    Summary: The Sony cans, the MDR-7506's used as a baseline comparison for the Razer Kraken Gaming Headset review here, deliver really nice sound and were our number 1 choice in gaming headphones. Operative word being "were"....! These Razer Kraken headphones are better, in our very humble, sincere opinions!
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
    Color: GreenVerified Purchase
    Some how, some way, my sons always break their gaming headsets. I’ve purchased more sets than I can count. Cheap ones all the way up to PlayStation wireless headsets, turtle beaches, etc. They all break and break in many different ways. They snap in half, the mic stops working, etc, but they never last a year. My sons are avid gamers and I’m sure they are extremely hard on the headsets so I decided to start buying less expensive ones again, since the higher priced ones weren’t providing more durability for the cost. I purchased 2 pairs of these as an Amazon warehouse deal for $25 each in December 2022. Unbelievably, both headsets still function and look like new after 17 months of heavy use. My sons age 14/16 love them, say they are comfortable and have no complaints about sound quality. Glad I found these headphones and 100% will purchase again in the future if we ever need another pair!
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    Roy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Los mejores que he tenido
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 15, 2024
    Color: GreenVerified Purchase
    Son los mejores audífonos que he tenido. Yo estoy cabezón y estoy feliz. Pero tengo amigos de cabeza chica que no les gustaron y los regresaron. Pero para mí, son los mejores en audio, comodidad, micrófono, calidad y precio, creo que los compré en una oferta y salieron como en 500 pesos
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Bonitos y cómodos
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 9, 2024
    Color: Quartz PinkVerified Purchase
    Es un buen producto y muy lindo, ya he tenido 2 audífonos iguales, los primeros aún funcionan sin embargo cuando subo el volumen al máximo crean un falso y solo se escucha por un audífonos, las almohadillas se dañaron pero sigue siendo funcional y si muevo mucho el conector suele meter ruido al micrófono, los primeros audífonos siguen siendo funcionales siendo que ya llevan 4 años desde que los compré.
    Los segundos que compré son mis audifonos actuales, llevo 2 años con ellos y no he tenido ningún problemas con ellos mas que las almohadillas se ven un ya desgastadas por el tipo de material que estan hechos.
    Los materiales de estos audífonos son muy buenos con partes metálicas, suelen ensuciarse mucho y es muy notorio, esta versión de audifonos no permite el cambio de almohadillas ya que la versión anterior tenían una forma de reemplazarlos por lo se podían cambiar, sin embargo estas almohadillas son más frescas.
    El micrófono considero que se escucha claro y de buena calidad.
    Son una buena opción de regalo para cualquier gamer.
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    Kalony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Produto Lacrado e Original
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 20, 2023
    Color: Mercury WhiteVerified Purchase
    Em questão a qualidade e prazo de entrega estou satisfeito, chegou mais de 1 mês antes do prazo estipulado, a caixa chegou bem embalada em sem danos. O produto é original, o Razer Synapse reconhece o headset como novo e legítimo. O headset em si tem uma construção excelente e som bem limpo, o 7.1 é bem presente no áudio e seu microfone tem uma qualidade satisfatória. Não tive nenhum problema até o momento.
    Cynthia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Siguen jalando
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 17, 2023
    Color: Black/BlueVerified Purchase
    Pues si duraron, si recomiendo
    Rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars comfortable with clear sound and retractable microphone
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2023
    Color: Black/BlueVerified Purchase
    This head set was recommended by my grand daughter and we are very pleased with it
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