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ARazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

BRazer Kraken V4

General

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Series

BlackShark1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Product family: Razer BlackShark.

Kraken1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Product family Razer Kraken.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

RZ04-04530100-R3U1, RZ04-04530200-R3U1, RZ04-04530100-R3M1, RZ04-04530200-R3M11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026US page lists the PC edition as RZ04-04530100-R3U1 Black and RZ04-04530200-R3U1 White. The page also sells PlayStation and Xbox editions with other numbers. Those are not stored here.2Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026EU page lists RZ04-04530100-R3M1 Black and RZ04-04530200-R3M1 White.

RZ04-05170100-R3U1, RZ04-05170100-R3M11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026US store SKU RZ04-05170100-R3U1. The EU store lists RZ04-05170100-R3M1.2Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026EU store SKU RZ04-05170100-R3M1.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

27 April 20233Press releasepress.razer.comRead 11 October 2026

20 August 20243Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/introducing-the-razer-kraken-v4-lineRead 10 October 2026Press release dated August 20, 2024.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026On sale at $179.99 on the US store.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Razer BlackShark V3 Pro7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the BlackShark V3 Pro the sequel to the BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless 2023.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.993Press releasepress.razer.comRead 11 October 2026$199.99 USD MSRP.

$179.993Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/introducing-the-razer-kraken-v4-lineRead 10 October 2026Razer Kraken V4 MSRP $179.99 USD. US prices exclude sales tax.7Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/headphones/joao-silva/razer-introduces-the-kraken-v4-headset-seriesRead 10 October 2026Now available for GBP 179.99 / USD 179.99 / EUR 199.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€229.993Press releasepress.razer.comRead 11 October 2026229.99 EUR MSRP. Tax treatment is not stated.

€199.993Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/introducing-the-razer-kraken-v4-lineRead 10 October 2026Razer Kraken V4 MSRP 199.99 EUR as published for consumers.7Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/headphones/joao-silva/razer-introduces-the-kraken-v4-headset-seriesRead 10 October 2026Now available for GBP 179.99 / USD 179.99 / EUR 199.99.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 20262Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

US, EU1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026US store and EU store pages list this headset.2Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026EU store page.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Color / Design: Black.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Sold in the maker Gaming Headsets category as an esports headset.

Gaming1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Sold as a wireless gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026

Over-ear6Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/razer-kraken-v4-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Large ear cups that fit over the ears.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed3Press releasepress.razer.comRead 11 October 2026The closed earcups create an ideal seal. Retailer spec lists Closed-Back.

Closed6Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/razer-kraken-v4-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states it is a closed-back headset.

Wearing style

Headband4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026

Headband1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Headset with a headband and ear cups.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

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Flat5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026The drivers swivel 90 degrees, which makes them easier to hang around your neck and store. This is rotation, not inward folding.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Swivel mechanism: added comfort and improved sealing.5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026The drivers swivel 90 degrees.

RGB lighting

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Lighting: Razer Chroma RGB. The page and press release call it 9-zone earcup lighting. The count is not stored because it is not stated whether the nine zones are per ear cup or in total.

Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 50mm Dynamic.

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Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

50mm1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

40mm1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Specifications: Driver specifications 40 mm. Driver type Razer TriForce Titanium.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

Titanium-coated1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Maker text: titanium-coated diaphragms in the TriForce Titanium 50 mm drivers.

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Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min12 HzMax28 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Frequency Response 12 Hz - 28 kHz. No wired or wireless distinction is stated.

Min20 HzMax28 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Frequency Response 20 Hz - 28 kHz.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Impedance 32 ohm at 1 kHz.

32Ω1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Impedance 32 ohm (1 kHz).

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

100dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Sensitivity 100 dBSPL / mW @ 1 kHz by HATS.

98dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Sensitivity 98 dBSPL / mW at 1 kHz by HATS.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Specified per mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026FAQ: Synapse tweaks the recommended profiles, which are then saved on the headset.

Yes4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box lists on-board audio profiles. The profiles can be cycled with a button on the headset. Which connections apply is not stated.5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Sound modes can be toggled via a button on the headset.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

104Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Synapse has a 10-band graphic EQ.

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EQ presets

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Game, Movie, Music, Custom1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: Game, Movie and Music EQ, and a fourth Custom EQ that can be personalised in Razer Synapse.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

THX Spatial Audio1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026THX Spatial Audio, listed as virtual surround encoding. It needs Razer Synapse on Windows.

THX Spatial Audio1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Virtual Surround Encoding: THX Spatial Audio. Only available on Windows 11 64-bit or higher per the specification, and the FAQ says it comes automatically.3Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/introducing-the-razer-kraken-v4-lineRead 10 October 2026THX Spatial Audio with 7.1 surround sound.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: THX Spatial Audio comes automatically with the headset and is integrated within Razer Synapse.

Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Noise Cancelling row: Advanced Passive Noise Isolation. There is no ANC.

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Noise Cancelling: None.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Compared with SoundGuys preference curve, bass from 20 Hz to 200 Hz is over-emphasized, the midrange dips and treble peaks near 7 kHz.4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026SoundGuys measured the music EQ preset against its headphone preference curve.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

SoundGuys calls the detachable boom microphone excellent quality, clear and natural in office conditions.4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Microphone demos recorded in ideal, office and reverberant conditions.

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ARazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
No	No	55.05

Source4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 202655 hours 3 minutes on one charge in the SoundGuys battery test. The connection and the test volume are not stated here.

BRazer Kraken V4

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

55.05h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Detachable boom1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

Retractable boom1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Retractable Razer HyperClear Super Wideband Mic with a flexible gooseneck.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Unidirectional1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Pick-up Pattern: Unidirectional.

Unidirectional1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Pick-up Pattern: Unidirectional.4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box: retractable unidirectional Razer HyperClear Super Wideband.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-42dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Microphone Sensitivity -42 dBV / Pa at 1 kHz.

-42dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Microphone Sensitivity -42 +/- 3 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz.

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

32kHz5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Review: a 9.9 mm condenser mic with a sampling rate of 32 kHz. Trusted Reviews and GamesRadar agree. The audio route is not stated.6Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Review: condenser mic running at a 32 kHz sampling rate.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

DSP4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Synapse offers mic noise canceling. This is software processing on PC, so it is stored as dsp.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Other Controls: Mic Mute Button, Game/Chat Balance Button, Razer SmartSwitch Button.

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Synapse offers a sidetone option among its microphone settings.

Yes6Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/razer-kraken-v4-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Mic monitoring can be set up in the Synapse app and helps with shouting. The monitoring level is not stated as adjustable.

Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Review: detachable boom microphone with a removable foam pop filter.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 20262.4GHz wireless through the Type C dongle, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB wired through the Type C to Type A cable.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

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Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.5m5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Package text: 5-foot (1.5 m) USB-C to USB-A cable and 5-foot (1.5 m) USB extender.

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Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Charging port is USB-C. The Razer page states Type C charging.

USB-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026The headset charges and connects over USB-C. Cable is USB Type C to Type A.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: the USB-A to USB-C cable is only for charging. It cannot be used for wired listening.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: USB-wired via the provided USB Type C to Type A cable, which acts as both a charging and audio cable.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: there is no analog connection and no wired listening option.

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Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Included1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

Included1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026The Type C Razer HyperSpeed wireless dongle is provided.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

USB-A1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026USB Type C dongle. A USB-C to USB-A adapter for the dongle is in the box according to PC Gamer.

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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Bluetooth

5.21Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Connection: HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz) + Bluetooth 5.2.

5.31Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.2 with support for the AAC and SBC codecs.

AAC, SBC1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth Codec: AAC, SBC.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: you cannot connect to a Bluetooth device while connected to a console via the dongle. It is one or the other.

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Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

ARazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

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BRazer Kraken V4

Connection	Latency (ms)
2.4 GHz	20

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4GHz) has an ultra-low latency of 20 ms. No test mode or condition is stated.

Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Compatibility row: PC (Type A 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2), PlayStation (Type A 2.4 GHz), mobile devices (Type A or Bluetooth 5.2), Android and iOS. The page gives no PlayStation generation, so only PS5 is stored from the reviews. Nintendo Switch comes from SoundGuys.4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch work. There is no Xbox compatibility. Switch uses Bluetooth.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, SteamOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Compatibility: PC and Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, mobile devices, Android, iOS. Xbox is not listed.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ARazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
PS5	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 20264Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026

BRazer Kraken V4

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB
macOS	2.4 GHz
macOS	USB
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS5	USB
PS4	2.4 GHz
PS4	USB
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	USB
SteamOS	2.4 GHz
SteamOS	USB
Android	Bluetooth
Android	USB
iOS	Bluetooth
iOS	USB

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Compatibility list gives wireless and wired for PC and Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and mobile devices. Wireless covers the 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth. The Nintendo Switch Bluetooth row comes from TechRadar. PlayStation uses the dongle for wireless since the console has no Bluetooth audio.5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Connecting via Bluetooth to the Switch is easy. The PS5 does not support Bluetooth audio, so it connects wirelessly only through the 2.4GHz dongle. Xbox is not compatible.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ARazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
No	No	70

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Up to 70 hours. The connection and test volume are not stated. The headset has no ANC and no lighting.

BRazer Kraken V4

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	70
2.4 GHz	No	Yes	35

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Up to 70 hours (Lighting OFF, 2.4 GHz connection). Up to 35 hours (Lighting ON, 2.4 GHz connection).

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: charging through the included USB Type C to A cable.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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240min1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: a full charge will take around 4 hours. Stored as 240 min.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

15min1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Page text: 6 hours of play with just 15 minutes of charging.

15min1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: 15 minutes of charge yields approximately 6 hours of play time.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

6h1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

6h1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: 15 minutes of charge yields approximately 6 hours of play time. Charger power and connection are not stated.

Use while charging

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Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: the headset still maintains full function while connected to a system or power source via the included cable.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Controls: volume up and down, mic mute toggle, audio profile switcher, SmartSwitch toggle.

Buttons, Volume wheel1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Volume Dial plus the Mic Mute, Game/Chat Balance and SmartSwitch buttons.

Volume control

Wheel1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

Wheel1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Volume Control: Volume Dial.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Hardware dial1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Game/chat balance through the on-earcup button and the volume dial, also in Razer Synapse.

Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: thick cloth padding on the ear cups and headband.

Padded5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026The padding on the headband and earcups is soft and well-cushioned.

Headband material

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Frame material

Plastic with a steel-reinforced headband and sliders4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: made primarily of plastic with wireframe hinges. Maker text names the steel-reinforced headband and sliders.

Plastic5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the V4 is all plastic.

Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

FlowKnit memory foam1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Ultra-soft FlowKnit memory foam cushions, breathable weave.

Breathable fabric with memory foam cushions1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Earpads material: Breathable Fabric with Memory Foam Cushions. Earcups: Oval Ear Cushions.

Replaceable ear pads

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Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

Width42Height62mm(1.7 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Inner Earcup Diameter: width 42 mm, length 62 mm. Length is stored as height.

Width45Height62mm(1.8 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Inner Earcup Diameter: Width 45 mm, Length 62 mm. The oval opening is stored with the length as height.

Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

Razer Synapse 34Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review ran Razer Synapse 3.9.229. The software is Windows only.

Razer Synapse1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Razer Synapse for lighting, audio and mic settings.

App platforms

Windows4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026

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User firmware updates

Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: tuning and firmware updates need Razer Synapse.

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Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

320g(11.3 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Weight 320 g / 0.71 lbs. SoundGuys lists 331 g, which is not stored.

350g(12.3 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Weight 350 g / 0.77 lbs.4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box: 350 g.5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 12.3oz / 350g.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro headset, Razer HyperSpeed Wireless USB-A dongle, Detachable microphone with removable foam pop filter, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB extender5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026

Razer Kraken V4 headset, Razer HyperSpeed USB-C wireless dongle, Braided USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter for the dongle4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the headset comes with a USB-C dongle, a braided USB-C to USB-A cable and a USB-C to USB-A adapter for the dongle. The maker page lists no box contents.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ARazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A cable	1.5	1
USB extender	1.5	1

Source5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026

BRazer Kraken V4

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Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

None4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: there is no carrying case or included pouch.

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Links

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Product page

www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-pro1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v41Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-pro1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026

www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v41Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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2years1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Get up to 2 years of warranty. The exact length can depend on the market.

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