The Razer Kraken V3 Pro Wireless are the Razer V3 HyperSense's wireless sibling. Like this model, the Pro have customizable RGB lighting and a HyperSense haptic bass feature that you can use to add vibrations while you game, which can make for a more immersive audio experience. However, there isn't much difference when this mode is set to 'Low' or 'Medium'. Using the 'Low' setting, they have an excited sound profile that delivers extra boom, emphasizing sound effects like footsteps in gameplay while brightening dialogue in cinematic cut scenes. That said, their companion software has robust sound customization features if you want to tweak them. They have very low latency and over 45 hours of continuous battery life. Their boom mic also delivers a good overall performance, so your teammates hear you clearly, whether you're shot-calling or chatting.
Note: Unfortunately, we received a defective unit. When using the haptic bass feature, we could hear rattling inside both ear cups. Some users have also reported experiencing this issue with their units when the haptic bass feature is on. We replaced our unit and didn't experience this issue with our second pair, which works as expected. This review is tested with the second unit. If you've encountered this, please let us know in the discussions.
Our Verdict
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro are good for neutral sound. Out of the box and with their haptic bass set to 'Low', they have a slightly v-shaped sound profile that adds extra boom to mixes. Vocals and lead instruments are also bright and sparkly. While you may find they sound a little muddy, their companion software offers a graphic EQ plus presets to help you customize their sound to suit your tastes. Unfortunately, they're prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery, so it's important to take the time to adjust their fit.
- 10-band graphic EQ and presets via companion software.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Disappointing passive soundstage.
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro are sub-par for commute and travel. To use them wirelessly, you'll need an adapter to use their USB dongle with your smartphone. Unfortunately, they don't block out any of the low rumbles of bus or plane engines, and their bulky design makes it hard to easily take them on the go. Luckily, you can detach their boom mic for a more casual look.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Doesn't block out bass-range noise.
- No call or music management controls.
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro are sub-par for sports use, which isn't their intended usage. They're bulky, can move around your head with moderate head movements, and lack dedicated call plus music controls. You also need an adapter to use their wireless USB-A dongle. That said, they're decently comfy, well-built, and their wireless design ensures that you don't snag a cable and accidentally pull them off your head.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Bulky design with mediocre stability.
- No call or music management controls.
- Disappointing passive soundstage.
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro are decent for office use. They have a decently comfortable fit, over 45 hours of continuous battery life that easily lasts through long days at the office, and are well-built. They can passively block out ambient chatter around you. However, they lack call and music-related controls. They also have a gamer-centric design, although you can turn off their RGB lighting for a more work-appropriate look.
- Cuts down mid-range noise.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- No call or music management controls.
- Disappointing passive soundstage.
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro are decent for wireless gaming. Their wireless USB dongle delivers fairly low latency, ensuring your audio and visuals stay in sync. With their haptic-bass feature set to 'Low', they have an excited sound profile that adds extra boom to mixes while vocals and lead instruments are bright. If you prefer a different sound, their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you customize their sound. You can also adjust the level of their haptic bass, but there isn't much difference between the 'Low' and 'Medium' settings.
- 10-band graphic EQ and presets via companion software.
- Boom mic has good overall performance.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Disappointing passive soundstage.
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro are good for wired gaming. Thanks to their 1/8" TRRS cable, you can plug them into your console's AUX port with full compatibility. They have a haptic bass feature that you can use to add more boom and rumble to your mixes. If you prefer a different sound, their companion software has a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. Their boom mic also offers a good overall performance, ensuring your teammates hear you clearly.
- 10-band graphic EQ and presets via companion software.
- Boom mic has good overall performance.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- Disappointing passive soundstage.
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro are decent for phone calls. If you don't mind their gamer-centric look, they have a detachable boom mic that offers a good overall performance. Your voice sounds clear and intelligible, even if you're calling from a moderately noisy environment like a busy street. However, they struggle to block out noise like the rumble of bus engines. As a result, you may have trouble understanding whoever is on the other end of the line if surrounded by moderate noise.
- Boom mic has good overall performance.
- Well-built and decently comfortable.
- No call or music management controls.
Changelog
- Updated Jan 17, 2024: The following test groups have been updated following TB 1.6: Wired Connection, and Wireless Connection (Dongle). There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons to match these results.
- Updated Jan 17, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.6 , which updates how we measure latency. We've updated and renamed the following test groups: Wired Connection, Bluetooth Connection, and Wireless Connection (Dongle). We've also added new codec latency measurements and provided an audio sample of recorded latency.
- Updated Dec 20, 2023: We've retested App Support due to changes in Razer Synapse's main page. Since one of the changes is the renaming of EQ presets, we have also updated the EQ used in Test Settings from 'Default' to 'Custom (Flat)' to reflect its new name. The performance of this EQ is the same, so our sound results haven't changed.
- Updated Apr 07, 2023: We've updated these headphones to firmware 1.06.00.1114 and have updated Test Settings to reflect this change. We have also added a note to Sound Profile, but there hasn't been a change in our results.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro come in one color variant: 'Black'; you can see our model's label here. If you come across another variant, let us know in the comments.
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The Razer Kraken V3 Pro are part of this manufacturer's V3 lineup and are wireless gaming headphones with fairly low latency. Like the Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense, they have customizable RGB lighting and the HyperSense haptic bass feature to help add more vibrations to your audio while you're gaming for a more immersive experience. They're also compatible with Razer Synapse software so you can customize their performance to your liking. Their over 45-hour continuous battery life also exceeds most other Razer headphones, like the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless 2020 and the Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless.
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The Razer Kraken V3 Pro Wireless are somewhat better gaming headphones than the Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless. While both headphones are well-built, the Kraken V3 Pro have a more neutral sound profile and significantly better battery performance. Their mic also has a better recording quality. However, the Nari Ultimate are more comfortable, have a more out-of-head passive soundstage, and their mic has better noise handling.
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro Wireless are better as dedicated gaming headphones, while the Razer Barracuda Pro Wireless offer more overall versatility. The Kraken V3 Pro have a boom mic that offers better overall performance, a longer continuous battery life. However, the Barracuda Pro are worth checking out if you want gaming headphones that you can use more casually. They're more comfortable, have an ANC system to block out an excellent amount of ambient noise around you, and they support Bluetooth.
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro Wireless are better gaming headphones than the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless 2020. The V3 Pro are better-built, have a more neutral default sound profile, and have a significantly better boom mic performance. They also have a longer-lasting continuous battery life, lower wireless latency via their wireless dongle, and customizable RGB lighting. However, the V2 Pro are more comfortable.
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro Wireless are more versatile gaming headphones than the Razer BlackShark V2. You can use the Kraken V3 Pro wired or wirelessly, they're better-built, and they have a better overall boom mic performance. They also have an adjustable haptic bass feature to add more rumble and boom to your mixes. However, the BlackShark are more comfortable.
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