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Razer Kraken V3 X Wired USB Gaming Headset, Lightweight, Black

Razer Kraken V3 X Wired USB Gaming Headset, Lightweight, Black

Bottom line: The Razer Kraken V3 X Wired USB Gaming Headset: 285g lightweight build stays comfortable through long gaming marathons; main trade-off: PC-only: no Xbox, PlayStation, Mac, Switch or mobile support.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For keyboards, mice, headsets and other PC peripherals, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 285g lightweight build stays comfortable through long gaming marathons
  • ✓ Triforce 40mm drivers tune highs, mids and lows separately
  • ✓ HyperClear cardioid mic bends to your mouth and cuts background noise
  • ✓ Hybrid fabric and memory foam ear cushions stay breathable for hours

Cons

  • ✗ PC-only: no Xbox, PlayStation, Mac, Switch or mobile support
  • ✗ USB-A wired only, with no USB-C or 3.5mm jack option
  • ✗ 7.1 surround sound works only on Windows 10 64-bit
  • ✗ Wired tether limits movement compared with wireless rivals

Manufacturer description

Win the long game with the Razer Kraken V3 X—the ultra-light USB gaming headset made for gaming marathons. With an upgraded mic and drivers for greater sound, improved ear cushions for greater comfort, and Razer Chroma RGB for greater flair, your gaming is set to go the distance.

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Key Features

  • 285G LIGHTWEIGHT BUILD — Experience superior audio and game for hours without being weighed down by the headset
  • TRIFORCE 40MM DRIVERS — Cutting-edge proprietary design divides the driver into 3 parts for the individual tuning of highs, mids, and lows —producing brighter, clearer audio with richer highs and more powerful lows
  • HYPERCLEAR CARDIOID MIC — An improved pickup pattern ensures more voice and less noise with the sweet spot easily placed at the mouth because of the mic’s bendable design
  • HYBRID FABRIC AND MEMORY FOAM EAR CUSHIONS — Wrapped in a combination of breathable fabric and plush leatherette to provide a snug fit to ensure constant comfort for prolonged gaming
  • 7.1 SURROUND SOUND — Provides accurate positional audio that lets you pinpoint intuitively where every sound is coming from. *Only available on Windows 10 64-bit
  • POWERED BY RAZER CHROMA RGB — Customizable earcup lighting and greater game immersion, with access to 16.8 million colors and a suite of lighting effects, apply preferred settings and watch it work seamlessly

Full Specifications

BrandRazer
ColorBlack
ThemeVideo Game
Weight285g
Impedance32 ohm
Model NameKraken V3 X
Style NameKraken V3 X
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorOver Ear
ConnectivityUSB-C
Control TypeMedia Control
Model NumberRZ04-03750300-R3U1
CompatibilityPC, PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, Mac
Ear PlacementOver Ear
Noise ControlPassive Noise Cancellation
Series Number375
Built-In MediaHeadset
Cable FeaturesRetractable
Control MethodTouch
Earpiece ShapeOver-the-head

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