Here’s the Razer Kraken V3 Pro. However, this third edition of Razer’s flagship headset is not there for nothing. It brings HyperSense technology and HyperSpeed, two technologies that we will take care to explain to you in our Razer Kraken V3 Pro review.
If Razer offers a wired model, this Kraken V3 Pro is the brand’s wireless model. This time it provides RGB backlighting, which my BlackShark V2 Pro did not offer. Will that be enough to tip the balance? Certainly not, but that’s good because this model has many other advantages that we will see.
Razer has only risen in the gaming field , and has become a benchmark brand. Offering a multitude of peripherals, the firm rarely disappoints these users. The company acquired audio industry giant THX in 2016. With this acquisition, Razer is expanding into new areas including the AV industry. Â
The new THX – certified  Razer OPUS Wireless headphones , a new perspective for the future for Razer , which offers us here a headset that is oriented towards lifestyle and not gaming. area in which it is already well established. Â
Will it be up to the big names like Bose or Sony? This is what we will see right away in this comparision Razer Kraken V3 Pro vs Razer OPUS.
Â
Â
Specification
| Razer Kraken V3 Pro | Razer OPUS | |
| $ | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
| Model | Kraken V3 Pro | OPUS |
| Brand | Razer | Razer |
| Released | January 6, 2022 | May 19, 2020 |
| Dimension | 9.26 x 7.96 x 4.1 inches | 2.17 x 7.09 x 7.68 inches |
| Weight | 372g | 270 g |
| Type | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 96 dBSPL | 105 dB/mW by HATS (1kHz) |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Driver | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Driver Type | Razer TriForce Titanium | Dynamic Driver |
| ANC | Passive | Active Noise Cancellation |
| RGB | Razer Chroma | No |
| Impedance | 32Ω (1kHz) | 12 Ω (1 kHz) |
| Cable Length | 1.3m | 3.5mm |
| Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 44 hours | Up to 32 hours |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Design
Razer Kraken V3 Pro- The packaging is always neat at Razer. The brand has made great efforts to be more attentive to the smallest detail in recent years. In the box, we naturally find the helmet, but some papers informing of the conditions of guarantee, the usual stickers and the definitive word of the CEO, on a transparent paper, as expected from the manufacturer.
- Warranty papers
- The microphone (detached on arrival)
- The USB connection dongle
- A jack to mini-jack cable
- A USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Indeed, it is possible to use the headset connected to a computer or even to a smartphone, if desired. This is not a bad thing because it allows the headset to be used when it is discharged without plugging it in for an hour or two to give it time to charge.
Aesthetically, we’ll go straight to the headset. The headphone is quite sober when you know what Razer can do. But here, the manufacturer has chosen to opt for something light while respecting its aesthetic codes. The goal is not to offer a lifestyle headset; the Razer Opus is already there for that.
There are leatherette pads on their outline, with microfiber fabric for the headphones in contact with the skin. It’s a good idea; we avoid the cold of imitation leather and the heat it can generate in summer. If headphone manufacturers have improved a lot on this side, even a synthetic fabric is always more pleasant. This is also a first for me this kind of fabric, but to the touch, it seems nice.
There is an outer zone on the outside of the headphones, which suggests that sound would come out of here, but no, it is purely and strictly aesthetic. On the inside of this area, Razer has placed its logo in RGB. It’s the fashion to put this on many gaming headsets. If some find it strictly useless, any good gamer will know that it brings him an extra touch of light on his helmet support, RGB too. It’s a question of aesthetics that some will appreciate. For the haters, you can turn off the backlight.
In addition, the metal hoop looks pretty correct in terms of quality; in any case, it inspires robustness!
Razer has offered a headset with different materials but strictly identical textures and colors. The headband is made of metal, the headphones of plastic.Â
Razer OPUS- Commonly intended for video games, the brand offers somewhat equivalent designs, offering a multitude of helmets with an identical design attributed to entirely sedentary use. Razer is now moving towards a different category: lifestyle, high-end and nomadic use. The field in which SONY or BOSE have been excelling for a few years now. Razer could now join the ranks and, on top of that, reach a new audience.
The wireless headset has become a fashion item, so the design is essential. Users are generally disenchanted, especially when wearing it on the street, and use is becoming less and less frequent. Here, the Razer OPUS is successful; it’s not too thick, the finishes are immaculate, in terms of color, a matte black is used, it’s refined, sober, really nothing to say.
The inscriptions are not numerous; we see ” Razer ” written vertically on both sides of the arch. Otherwise, we find the THX labels on each side of the headset. The two silver-coloured inscriptions are relatively small and discreet, which brings a specific class. Above the earpieces are ambient noise sensors to carry out the operation of the active noise cancellation.
The foams positioned on the top of the headset and the ear cups are well-padded and very soft; the headset rests on the ears by touching them slightly or not at all, in any case without crushing them. This may be reminiscent of the Sony WH-1000 XM4 headphones, which are a little less firm. The comfort and the ergonomics are to be welcomed on this product; even after several hours, the headset gives good stability and a certain comfort once placed on the head.
Razer is once again faithful to what it knows how to do in terms of packaging, a quality packaging that combines simplicity and quality. A reinforced and magnetic box and elegant colors.
There is a photo of the product and information on the front, such as the brand, the name of the device, the THX certification, the active noise cancellation (active noise cancellation), and the type of jack.
There is also a diagram that explains the autoplay/pause functionality. Thanks to noise reduction, a text explaining THX’s involvement in the product is on the right side, which plays an essential role in the audio system and immersion. We can also see a two-year warranty and an invitation to download the application dedicated to the Razer OPUS. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
A sewn plastic tab separates the two headphones in the center of the cover; an airplane adapter is embedded in it, which is quite common on high-end headphones. In addition, several accessories whose usefulness is imperative are stored in a polyester pouch; this is well organized to take up as little space as possible. There is a USB A to USB C cable and a 3.5mm jack cable, which is useful in case the internal battery of the headphones runs out. Razer has opted for a matte black color, which changes from the green that the brand usually uses, which is much more aesthetic in this range.
Sound
On this Razer Kraken V3 Pro, there are 50 mm titanium transducers. So that’s the Razer Triforce written on the box; we were starting to ask ourselves some questions. If the sound quality is a good point at Razer very often, let’s see what this headset is worth on this point.
As usual, we’re not going to make the suspense last longer; it’s perfect. Especially at this price, the manufacturer did not have much choice, it must be said. As usual, Razer forces a little on the bass, but that’s not to camouflage poor sound quality. The balance between treble and midrange is also outstanding for satisfactory audio quality focused on gaming.
The headset offers – and it’s not the only one at Razer – THX virtualization. This makes it possible to provide an even better immersion than 7.1 sound, which should be remembered, an emulation.Â
However, this technology impacts some sounds a little and tends to distort them slightly. If it’s not annoying on video games, if you plan to listen to music, please, deactivate THX mode! Good stereo sound will suffice perfectly for audio listening, even if we recognize that this headset is not made for that.
The microphone allows you to reproduce a clear and pleasant voice without being at the level of some desktop microphones but offers a quality that is all in all satisfactory.
The microphone is also equipped with a windshield to avoid hiss and act as a pop filter. Overall, as you can hear from this excerpt, it works pretty well. It is possible to mute the microphone via a button on the left earpiece or remove it if you plan to use it more to listen to music.
Razer OPUS- Razer in the high-end and lifestyle category, does it measure up to sound quality? In terms of comparison, to evaluate our product in question, we will mention the model that comes closest to it, which is also one of the most efficient, the Sony WH-1000 XM4, the reference product in terms of headphones.
At first, the difference already exists between the two helmets, but it is not that surprising. This Razer OPUS, sold for only $209.99, does not offer the exact sound reproduction as a Sony WH-1000XM4 at $349.99; it would be a lie if we said the opposite. However, there is no apparent difference, even if Sony offers better bass. The sound reproduction of the Razer OPUS is nevertheless up to par, with a vibrant, precise and clear sound despite a little soft bass. The maximum sound level of the headphones is particularly low. This should suffice, but it is a point to consider for those who like to listen to rather loud music.
A noise reduction mode is offered; it effectively suppresses parasitic noise and drastically reduces the ambient sound volume. As for him, the Sony is a notch above. As for the “Ambient” mode, the rendering is interesting. It does not greatly amplify outside sounds, which provides a non-artificial rendering that, conversely, is unpleasant. Many competitors make this mistake.
We haven’t yet talked about the little extra of the Opus that makes it stand out. And yes, you forgot the THX certification. Razer, by buying the audio specialist, therefore, integrates its technologies. You shouldn’t expect anything extraordinary either, but the THX brings a plus that the others don’t have.
Connectivity
Razer Kraken V3 Pro- On the edges of the headphones, we notice buttons and a good number of connectors. On the right side, there is the only button, the one allowing to control the vibration of the helmet. We will come to this in a few lines.
On the left side are:
- The button to mute the microphone
- The volume wheel
- The start button
- The jack for using the wired headset
- USB-C port for charging
- The microphone jack
If we come back to the headband, notwithstanding the padding of the headset, fully satisfactory, we notice the “HYPERSENSE” logo on both sides.Â
Razer OPUS- We first find a “Power” button that allows you to activate or deactivate the noise reduction or transparency mode quickly. By joining it, there are two buttons to adjust the volume. A pause/play function is equipped on this headset, which allows you to pause your content when you remove the headset and resume it when you put it back on.
Now let’s move on to the Opus connectors. Of course, at this price, all the advanced codecs and the multipoint are unfortunately not present. Indeed, the absence of multipoint support is a feature that would have given points to the device, allowing the Opus to be connected to several audio devices. Note a slight additional lack; the headset only supports SBC and AAC codecs.
The Bluetooth functionality is therefore present in terms of connection quality and range. These two points are irreproachable. A 3.5 jack input for a wired function and a USB-C port for charging. The two connection modes are really on top, no latency is felt in Bluetooth, and the jack cable is relatively long for good use.
Conclusion!
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro thrills our ears and leaves a lovely impression. Good audio quality, formidable comfort and excellent battery life are the significant assets of this headset. In addition, the HyperSense feature, which offers vibrations on the bass, is interesting, provided you do not abuse it.
The Razer Opus is a very successful headset after long use, on my phone, on my computer or even in a gaming session. It performs well across the board, and the design is neutral, distracting and still very comfortable even after a long period of use. The only negative points are the lack of bass and its application which remains very limited, but good for a headset at this price, we will not be picky.
