Razer KRAKEN PRO V2: Lightweight Aluminum Headband - Retractable Mic - In-Line Remote - Gaming Headset Works with PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, & Mobile Devices - Green

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Gaming performance should be the real strength of the Kraken Pro, and they certainly deliver. Battlefield 1 sounded excellent through the Kraken, with an authentic thud to explosions that accurately convey the panic of firefights. The memory foam earpads are big enough to completely and comfortably cover most ears. They're surrounded in faux leather along the sides and breathable fabric on the surfaces. The headband's underside is padded with slightly firmer foam, with the same leatherette. It’s slightly bulky, but feels pleasantly plush.

Move down to the lower sections of the headset and the Kraken Pro feels better. The sides are held together with a metal frame, and the earcups are constructed from a mixture of metallic mesh and textured plastic.The ears' exteriors match the headset's color, while the forward-facing inside surface features translucent white plastic with RGB lighting. The lights match the earcups' outsides, but you can program each ear and earcup to display different colors and effects using Chroma Studio in Razer’s Synapse software. If you want the ears to light up on the go, Cosplay Mode lets you run the lights from a USB power bank. Cosplay Mode only supports static colors, color cycling, and color “breathing” modes; you can't customize colors. The microphone is also stellar, with clear vocals that far outshine many of the headsets I’ve tested. As an analogue headset, quality will of course vary from device to device, but recordings captured via my Galaxy Note 4 were clean, crisp and clear. The Kraken Pro V2 is a top-notch headset. It’s built remarkably well, looks great, and delivers an outstanding performance in games – all while remaining very comfortable over long gaming sessions.

It’s definitely tuned for gaming, though, as I did find music listening to be a little bit of an Achilles heel. On the whole, it’s good, with a great level of bass that many are sure to love. Playing an “Electronic Pop” playlist revealed an engaging high-end, without many traces of sharpness, and a low end that delivers plenty of punch.

Audio quality is yet another area of strength for the Kraken Pro V2; the headset offers an enjoyable listening experience across a wide spectrum of applications.