Steelseries would disagree, however, in my personal opinion, when you pick up one of the best Razer headsets to add to your setup, you’ll be nothing short of delighted. The chroma, the build quality and of course, the sound. There’s so much to enjoy.
As the winner of more Editor’s Choice awards than you can shake a stick at, Razer gaming headsets deliver absolutely everything you need. There’s product diversity across both budget headset options and something a little more serious and, where high quality audio is concerned, Razer play no games!
But which is best Razer headset for your needs? Let’s find out! 👇
Top 10 Best Razer Gaming Headsets
With a diverse range of gaming headsets suitable for almost any type of gamer, Razer’s growing collection of headphones is well worth researching. And, to give you a hand, I’ve curated the very best from the range in this short guide.
Here are the top 10 best Razer gaming headsets:
- Razer Kraken Ultimate – Best Overall
- Razer Nari Ultimate – Best Value Razer Headset
- Razer Kraken Kitty Edition – Coolest Razer Headset
- Razer Barracuda X – Best Budget Razer Headset
- Razer Kaira Pro – Best For Xbox & PS4 Gamers
- Razer Blackshark V2 Pro – Best Mid-Range Razer Headset
- Razer Opus – Best Razer Headset For Music
- Razer Kraken V3 Pro – Best Wireless Razer Headset
- Razer Nari Essential – Best Essential Razer Headset
- Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro – Best Mobile Gaming Earbuds
Keep scrolling to explore each of my recommended Razer headsets. 👇
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Razer Kraken Ultimate
Best Razer Headset For Most People
Price: From $212.17 » Wireless: No
Release Date: 14th November 2019
Compatibility: PC, Xbox, Playstation, Switch, Android & iOS
At a respectable price point and with compatibility across PC, Xbox, Playstation & Switch, the Razer Kraken Ultimate is the best Razer gaming headset for most people. That is unless you’re looking for a wireless headset, of course!
Designed for serious gamers, the Kraken Ultimate features THX 7.1 surround sound, custom-tuned 50mm drivers, and a comfortable, adjustable headband for an immersive audio experience. Coupled with Razer Chroma, it’s as universal as it is immersive with full Philips Hue integration along with 30 other partners. For gamers who like Razer gear for the light show, you’ll absolutely fall in love with the 16.8 million colours available!
In addition, the Razer Kraken Ultimate features a unidirectional microphone that delivers clear communication to your team, with noise cancellation technology to ensure your voice is heard loud and clear; despite any background noise.
It’s ultimate by both name and nature; making it the most popular Razer headset.
Razer Nari Ultimate
Best Value Razer Gaming Headset
Price: From $172.31 » Wireless: Yes
Release Date: 26th September 2018
Wireless Compatibility: PC, Mac & PS4
Wired Compatibility: PC, Mac, Xbox, Playstation, Switch, iOS & Android.
For many years, the Razer Nari Ultimate was way too expensive compared to the Nari Essential which, by all accounts, was equally as good. However, now that the price tag has come down, the Razer Nari Ultimate presents as the best value-for-money Razer gaming headset in Australia.
Inclusive of the Nari Essential’s same great sound quality, the Razer Nari Ultimate offers a 10mm bigger drive unit, 4 hours longer battery life, a vibration function, a detachable cable and of course, RGB lighting which will be fairly standard through this article.
While you won’t be able to play wirelessly on Xbox, Switch or your smartphone, for any gamers who play via Playstation or PC, the Nari Ultimate is great value for money.
Razer Kraken Kitty Edition
Coolest Razer Gaming Headset
Price: From $154.56 » Wireless: No
Release Date: 9th October 2019
Compatibility: PC
For PC gamers who love great-looking peripherals, the Razer Kraken (Kitty Edition) is absolutely stunning. I mean, the Halo Infinite Kaira Pro came pretty close, but the Kraken Kitty takes the spot given the superior audio quality.
Featured in this year’s gift guide for gamers, while unfortunately limited in compatibility, the Razer Kraken Kitty Edition gaming headset packs as much of a punch with audio as it does the exterior. There’s 7.1 spatial surround sound, a retractable noise cancelling microphone and enough flexibility with Razer Chroma to hold your own light show.
With an improved microphone and extremely cool over-ear cups, the Kraken Kitty may not be wireless compatible but it’s the Razer Kraken on steroids. Plus, if you are looking for a wireless version of the Kitty, Razer has recently released a Bluetooth version so you can enjoy your over-ear headset wire-free!
You can’t go wrong with this one.
Razer Barracuda X
Best Budget Razer Gaming Headset
Price: From $110.95 » Wireless: Yes
Release Date: 13th July 2021
Compatibility: PC, Playstation, Switch, Android & iOS
Battery Life: Up to 50 hours.
If spending no more than $100 on a pair of Razer gaming headphones is on your agenda then look no further than the Razer Barracuda X.
While retailed at $149.95, you will often find the Barracuda X on special and can pick this bad boy up for less than $100. As such, this makes the Barracuda X the best budget Razer headset within the range.
As a multi-platform wireless gaming headset, the Barracuda X will not deliver the same degree of thrills as some of the other headsets featured on this list. However, the audio quality for this price point is nothing short of excellent.
There’s up to 50 hours of battery life, a detachable Razer HyperClear Cardioid microphone, 40mm drivers and 4-in-1 wireless technology. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by just how good Razer’s ‘X’ range of peripherals are and it starts with the Barracuda X.
Razer Kaira Pro
Best Razer Gaming Headset For Console Gamers
Price: From $84.02 » Wireless: Yes
Release Date: 30th November 2021
Compatibility: PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Android, iOS
Battery Life: Up to 20 Hours.
For console gamers, the Razer Kaira Pro is the best-dedicated console gaming headset across both Xbox and PlayStation. With a wide number of Razer headsets serving up wireless gameplay for PC, yet wired gameplay for console, the Kaira Pro is a sure bet for anyone who wants incredible Razer technology on a wireless basis for console gaming.
Boasting THX Spatial Audio for immersive 360-degree sound and a detachable, noise-cancelling microphone for crystal-clear voice communication, the Kaira Pro might only deliver up to 20 hours of wireless gameplay before requiring a recharge, however, those 15-20 hours will be some of the most pleasant experiences you have had with console headsets.
Overall, the Razer Kaira Pro is an excellent choice for Xbox & PS4 gamers who want a high-quality wireless headset that delivers superb audio performance and comfortable wear for long periods of time.
Razer Blackshark V2 Pro
Best Mid-Range Razer Headset
Price: From $169.00 » Wireless: Yes
Release Date: 22nd September 2020
Compatibility: PC, Mac, PS4 & Nintendo Switch
Battery Life: Up to 24 Hours
When the Razer Kraken is too expensive and the Razer Barracuda X is too cheap, there is always the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro which sits nicely as the best mid-range gaming headset from Razer. Available in both matte black and stunning white, the Blackshark V2 Pro is powered by Razer’s hyperspeed wireless technology that is on par with esports headsets; but for a modest price.
With an extremely clear microphone, THX spatial audio, 50mm drivers and sound isolation that’s on par with the best in the business, the Blackshark V2 Pro might not have all of the bells and whistles (such as Razer Chroma) but it’s built to perform like nothing else within the range at this price point. Oh, the microphone is noise cancelling too!
For any gamers who prioritise hardware quality over fancy lighting, the Blackshark V2 Pro is everything that you have been hoping to buy.
Razer Opus X
Best Razer Headset For Music
Price: From $69.00 » Wireless: Yes
Release Date: 17th March 2021
Compatibility: PC, PS4, Xbox, Switch & Android.
Battery Life: Up to 40 hours.
Alright, so my pick for the best Razer headset for music was a close toss-up between both the Razer Opus and the Opus X. However, I have gone with the Opus X purely because of the price point. For less than $70, you can acquire a super high-quality and comfortable wireless headset with active noise cancellation and a built-in microphone.
Now tell me where else you can get all of that for less than $70 from a leading brand?
See Also: Razer Opus X Gaming Headphones Review
There’s 60ms latency, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, 40mm drivers and an over-ear circumaural style design. Considering the upgraded Opus only really improves on the ANC with an autoplay/pause feature, the Opus X is a steal!
I mean, sure, you should really purchase a separate pair of dedicated music headphones and keep your gaming brands in the games room. But, for anyone who enjoys the bang-for-buck sound quality of Razer, there is always the Opus!
Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Best Wireless Razer Gaming Headset
Price: From $132.10 » Wireless: Yes
Release Date: 4th November 2021
Wireless Compatibility: PC, PlayStation & Switch
Wired Compatibility: PC, PlayStation, Switch, Android, iOS & Xbox
Battery Life: Up to 24 Hours.
While you could choose any other wireless Razer gaming headset as the top selection for this entry, the Razer Kraken V3 Pro takes the crown as the best wireless Razer headset for one simple reason. It takes only 15 minutes of charging to enjoy 3 hours of gaming!
Yes, that’s right. There’s nothing more frustrating than your wireless headset running out of juice. For most gamers, this means the end of the session while they wait for the headset to charge. With the Kraken V3 Pro, those troubles disappear.
In addition to its wireless capabilities, the Kraken V3 Pro can also be used with a 3.5mm jack for wired gaming too. It also comes equipped with Razer’s TriForce Titanium 50mm drivers and features THX Spatial Audio for immersive, lifelike sound quality.
There’s active noise cancelling (ANC) technology to block out unwanted background noise alongside a cardioid microphone with noise cancellation which delivers crystal clear sound to your mates.
Basically, the Kraken V3 Pro is the full package.
Razer Nari Essential
Best Essential Razer Headset
Price: From $176.94 » Wireless: Yes
Release Date: 27th September 2019
Compatibility: PC & PS4
Battery Life: Up to 16 hours.
Despite the Nari Essential actually being more expensive than the Barracuda X, it is without question one of the best essential headsets within the range. You’re going to enjoy better value for money with the Barracuda X, however, the Nari Essential is the next best thing.
Learn More: Read Razer Nari Essential Review
Introduced before Razer decided to launch the ‘X’ range to all of their premium headsets, the Nari Essential is basically the stripped-down version of the Razer Nari. However, don’t be fooled by that statement as there is still a bucketload of value to enjoy.
For audiophiles on a budget, you can extract so much from the Nari Essential via the Razer Synapse software that they are well worth exploring. Alright, so they may be a tad uncomfortable and come with a fairly average microphone. However, as an entry-level product, the Nari Essential is a top pick for any starter gamer looking for Razer gear.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless V2 Pro
Best Razer Mobile Gaming Earbuds
Price: From $220.64 » Wireless: Yes
Release Date: 11th August 2021
Platforms: Android, iOS
Battery Life: Up to 20 Hours.
For gaming on the move, look no further than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless V2 Pro. As one of the more recent additions from Razer, the Hammerhead True Wireless V2 Pro earbuds feature TriForce Titanium 10mm drivers and THX Spatial Audio for immersive, lifelike sound quality. In addition to this, they also come complete with Razer Chroma and an active noise cancellation enabled microphone.
It’s no surprise they feature on my list of best gaming earbuds!
Learn More: Razer Hammerhead Pro Vs Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed
While the non-pro version of the Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds comes with a longer battery life, this is well worth sacrificing for the upgrade in overall quality. They are IPX4 water-resistant, making them ideal for use during intense gaming sessions or workouts and completely compatible with a wide range of mobile devices.
Overall, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless V2 Pro gaming earbuds offer excellent audio quality, advanced features like ANC and touch controls, and compatibility with multiple gaming platforms, all in a compact and portable form factor.
Are Razer Gaming Headsets Good?
Overall, Razer gaming headsets are a great choice for both entry-level and serious gamers. Widely regarded as some of the best in the industry, there are many reasons to choose Razer headsets.
Firstly, Razer gaming headsets are designed to produce exceptional audio quality, with powerful drivers, advanced audio processing technology, and customizable EQ settings that allow you to fine-tune your audio experience to your preferences.
They are comfortable and durable with soft and breathable materials for extended wear. Of which, all of this wraps around advanced features like noise cancelling, detachable microphones, and compatibility with a range of gaming platforms; allowing you to customize your audio experience and use your headset across multiple devices.
Plus, if all of that wasn’t enough for you to make a decision, Razer is a well-known and respected brand in the gaming industry, with a reputation for producing high-quality products that are designed specifically for gamers. This reputation has helped to make Razer gaming headsets a go-to choice for many gamers and also ensures high-quality support.
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