Razer Kraken Ultimate Gaming Headset Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2020-01-16

Right after connecting the Kraken Ultimate to our testing PC and trying out some games and 4K TV Shows, we have found the headset lacking bass and overall it was not giving out very much audio detail. After adjusting the output details via Synapse software (Bass Boost, EQ settings, etc), the difference was very noticeable and it was like we were wearing a complete different headset in our hands. Thanks to the large, custom-tuned 50mm drivers, explosions and weapon noises were well represented in CS: GO, car noises were correctly rendered in Forza Horizon 4, while the Witcher TV show atmosphere and voices could really make us think that we were present in a cinema chair, especially after turning THX effects on. Granted we are not getting audiophile grade quality from this particular headset, but its audio output should be enough for most mainstream crowd, not only for games but also for other multimedia content.

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Packaging, A Closer Look Part I

The Razer Kraken has had another iteration recently, with the Ultimate name; the wired headset comes with a solid construction, very large earcups, support for THX Spatial Audio but also an Active Noise-Cancelling microphone. All is covered by a 2-year warranty and is offered in an all-black color scheme.

 

The headset is shipped inside a medium-sized cardboard enclosure, with the usual Razer color scheme; right from the top cover, the manufacturer is highlighting the main product features, but also the support for Razer Chroma RGB:

 

 

 

A full list of features can be observed on the side:

 

 

 

Moving on, we do have a list of box contents, the technical specifications involving both drivers and microphone but also the system requirements:

 

 

 

On the back, Razer does show the headset components in a more detailed view:

 

 

 

After unsealing the box and lifting the top cover, we will get to see the product, sitting secure inside a black plastic mold:

 

 

 

The documentation part is handled by a leaflet that introduces us to the Razer world, but also the Master Guide:

 

 

 

The Master Guide does inform the user on how the product should be used, assisted with multiple drawings of the headset design:

 

 

 

As we have seen with the previously tested Kraken headset, we are dealing with a solid aluminum and steel construction, that does not add a lot of weight (390g):

 

 

 

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