Razer Kraken V4 Pro Review - Are haptics a gimmick?

Prawn here with a review of the Razer Kraken V4 Pro. A flagship headset that boasts multiple interesting highlights including THX spatial audio, plush ear cushions, haptic feedback, wireless, bluetooth and wired connectivity and more.

I've been using this headset in multiple different setups over several weeks to give you my thoughts on what it's like to use. I'll talk to you about the highlights and lowlights, as well as whether haptics are just a gimmick.

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Specs of the Razer Kraken V4 Pro
DRIVERS Razer™ TriForce Bio-Cellulose 40 mm Drivers
MICROPHONE Retractable Razer™ HyperClear
Super Wideband Mic
SURROUND SOUND THX Spatial Audio
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Razer™ HyperSpeed Wireless Technology (2.4 GHz) + Bluetooth 5.3 with Simultaneous Audio
Wired: USB Type-A + 3.5 mm*
BATTERY LIFE Up to 50 hours (Haptics/Lighting OFF, 2.4 GHz connection)
Up to 45 hours (Haptics/Lighting OFF, 2.4 GHz + BT connection)
Up to 13 hours (Haptics and Lighting ON, 2.4 GHz connection)
WEIGHT 397 g (not including OLED Control Hub)

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Timestamps
00:00 Hello
01:06 Box contents
01:58 RGB lighting
03:50 Ear cushions
04:55 Control box
06:10 Simultaneous Audio options
07:33 3.5mm Aux connections
08:31 Audio
09:32 Synapse Settings
13:23 RGB
14:06 SteelSeries Sonar
15:54 Mic test


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