Razer has unveiled the latest iteration of the acclaimed Kraken line of gaming headphones – the brand-new Kraken V4 and Razer Kraken V4 X. Expanding on a 12-year history that commenced with the original Razer Kraken headset and has since witnessed over 20 million units distributed globally, the Kraken V4 series retains the familiar design while incorporating new elements to cater to contemporary demands.

The Razer Kraken V4 provides compatibility with Razer HyperSpeed Wireless, Bluetooth, and USB connections, ensuring support for various platforms including PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and mobile devices. Featuring the retractable HyperClear Super Wideband Mic inspired by the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro, the Kraken V4 enhances audio capture for more lucid and lifelike communication. Moreover, the headphones come equipped with Razer’s TriForce Titanium 40 mm Drivers, ensuring a high standard of audio quality without any compromises.

Incorporating THX Spatial Audio, the Kraken V4 delivers 7.1 surround sound and more authentic positional audio. The headset is also fitted with an on-earcup button for game/chat balancing, enabling swift adjustments to the volume mix between in-game audio and voice communications.

The Kraken V4 marks the debut of 9-zone earcup lighting powered by Razer Chroma RGB in Razer’s gaming headset lineup. With the ability to showcase up to 16.8 million colors, users can enjoy striking new lighting effects like the “Wheel”, “Starlight”, and “Fire” presets, and personalize each lighting zone using Chroma Studio.

Alongside the wireless version, the Razer Kraken V4 X is a wired RGB gaming headset that offers enduring comfort and comparable immersive audio experiences. The wireless Kraken V4 is currently priced at £179.99/$179.99 USD/€199.99. Priced at £79.99/$79.99/€89.99, the Kraken V4 X is anticipated to hit the market in Q3 2024, granting gamers more cost-effective access to Razer’s latest headset lineup.

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