The bassy tuning is perfect for hearing those big explosions, both near and far away, and because these pair of cans are fine-tuned for gaming, there’s a decent sense of imaging here too. Turning to multiplayer, we tested it out with Apex Legends, and it’s here that the Kraken impresses. So, as a single player headset, it’s fine - but perhaps no better than the speakers on a high-end TV. The in-game music is presented pretty well too, although there’s a lack of clarity in some of the higher-pitched guitar numbers once again on the Odyssey soundtrack. In terms of dialogue, the Kraken performs pretty well, as its slightly flatter range of sound means there are less issues with the mix of dialogue and incidental audio in games like Assassin’s Creed. However, what we did notice is that it missed several bits of audio that our testing TV (in this case a Samsung Q9FN (opens in new tab)) picked up instead, like the subtle crackling of fire in some scenes, which was a crying shame. It’s a little unfair to compare the Kraken to headsets that cost double the price, and the overall sound range here is excellent for the money. When you’re stood listening to the ambient world, too, there’s a lack of detail that other, more premium headsets, manage to pick up on. Where the Kraken falls down a little is in the treble and upper ranges, which are not as rich sounding. And, during combat sequences, that emphasis on bass manages to make each thud and collision sound meaty and whole. When waves crash against the side of the Adestria, this headset (rather fittingly, considering the name) delivers well. Starting with our current favorite testing game, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, the Kraken performed well with all bassy elements of Ubisoft’s AAA gaming flagship. It’s the Tournament Edition that is more geared towards PC, but we put this one through its paces on all current gaming formats. When put to work, the Kraken performs well for gaming, and that’s where we tested. Sure, it’s flexible, and can withstand a fair amount of torsion in either direction, but you wouldn’t want to drop the Kraken on a hardwood floor too often, nor would you pull it apart too wide when removing it from your head. The lack of metal and real leather in the design means that the headset is super light, (just over 320g), but this also gives it a less sturdy feel than other models we’ve tested. It’s a simple design, featuring a plastic headband that attaches to two oval earcups, which are also made of a painted plastic. Regardless of your views on Razer products and their often RGB-heavy design, there’s no denying that the Kraken is surprisingly understated. So how does the sleek younger model hold up to its aged, and refined cousins? While some hardcore PC gamers like to dismiss Razer products, there’s no denying that the Kraken Pro V2 has become an iconic figure in the gaming headset world. It’s a world of small improvements and minor tweaks, especially after the company released the eSports focused version of the Kraken - the Tournament Edition last year.
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