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Razer

Razer Kraken V3

Name: Razer Kraken V3
Brand: Razer
SKU: B09HJYCX5X
Price: 99.99 USD

The Kraken V3 is a solid headset for PC gamers who want customization options, comfort, and cool LED lights.

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$99.99

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Key specs

Connection Type

Most common

Wired-3.5mm34%2.4GHZ27%Bluetooth26%Wired-usb-c10%

Bluetooth is the most common — on 26% of the 202 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 151).

Connectivity

Connection Type: Bluetooth, wired-3.5mm
Platform Compatibility: PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Wireless Protocol: Wired only

Build

Material Ear Cups: Memory foam, Synthetic leather

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Rgb Lighting: Yes

Microphone

Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Microphone: Yes
Is Detachable: Yes

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Driver Size: 50 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Surround Sound Format: Tempest 3D AudioTech

Battery

Battery: No

Design

Ear Pad Inner Dimensions: 42×62 mm
Foldable: No

Lab data

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Razer Kraken V3SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Razer Kraken V3: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	5.2
25	4.8
32	4.3
40	3.8
50	1.9
63	3.5
80	7.3
100	8.8
125	8.6
160	6.9
200	4.7
250	1.6
315	-1.6
400	-2.7
500	-1.7
630	-1.1
800	-0.4
1000	-0.0
1250	0.3
1600	0.5
2000	3.0
2500	5.0
3150	6.5
4000	4.7
5000	1.8
6300	3.6
8000	4.5
10000	1.9
12500	-0.2
16000	-6.3
20000	-1081.0

Razer Kraken V3

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Razer Kraken V3: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-0.4
26	1.9
33	-0.0
41	0.6
52	0.1
65	-1.4
82	-2.3
103	0.7
130	2.6
163	3.6
205	6.2
259	8.4
325	8.8
410	7.5
516	8.7
613	11.2
772	10.7
972	15.7
1220	18.4
1540	22.1
1940	22.9
2440	31.8
3070	30.4
3870	30.0
4870	39.5
6130	36.2
7720	35.0
9720	37.6
12200	23.4
15400	33.8
19400	42.9

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.7/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed bySam SmartWriterReviewed November 2022

Isolation5.2

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity6.5

Design7.0

Portability4.0

Features9.0

The verdict

This Razer Kraken V3 is a great headset for gamers who want comfort, surround sound, and software customization for a reasonable price. It's primarily a headset for PC gamers since THX Spatial audio is only supported on Windows. If you want something more multifaceted for multiple systems, this won't be an ideal headset for you. Luckily, there are plenty of competent Kraken V3 alternatives available to you.

✓What we like

✓Comfortable design

✓Great sound quality

✓Clear microphone

✕What could be better

✕Spatial sound only compatible with some games, only Windows

✕Ear cups don't move left and right

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