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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) vs Razer Kraken V4 Pro

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

RZ04-04530100-R3M1 · Black · PC edition (UK)

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) wireless gaming headset in black with detachable microphone
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Exact model & source notes

The 2023 Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (UK part RZ04-04530100-R3M1, black, PC edition) is a wireless-only esports headset that pairs Razer's 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed link with Bluetooth 5.2, a detachable super-wideband microphone and 50 mm TriForce Titanium drivers. Razer rates it at up to 70 hours per charge over USB-C.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
50 mmDriver size40 mm
Rated frequency response12 Hz – 28 kHz20 Hz – 28 kHz
320 gWeight397 g
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THE CONTENDER

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Black · with OLED Control Hub

Razer Kraken V4 Pro wireless gaming headset in black with RGB-lit earcup
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Exact model & source notes

The Razer Kraken V4 Pro (UK part RZ04-05160100-R3M1, US part RZ04-05160100-R3U1, black) is a wireless RGB gaming headset built around Sensa HD haptic feedback and a separate OLED Control Hub, which Razer says keeps up to 3 systems connected at once and switches between audio sources. It connects over 2.4 GHz through the hub, Bluetooth 5.3, USB or a 3.5 mm input on the hub, using 40 mm TriForce Bio-Cellulose drivers and a retractable super-wideband microphone.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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01 / 05

Detachable cable

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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Not verified

Wireless only: Razer HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz (USB Type-A dongle) plus Bluetooth 5.2. Manufacturer specification · SmartSwitch keeps a 2.4 GHz and a Bluetooth device connected at once; Razer lists no audio cable for this edition.

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Razer Kraken V4 ProNot verified

2.4 GHz wireless via the OLED Control Hub, Bluetooth 5.3 (AAC, SBC), simultaneous 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth audio, wired USB Type-A, and 3.5 mm via the Control Hub; the hub keeps up to 3 systems connected at once and switches between audio sources. Manufacturer specification · The 3.5 mm port is on the OLED Control Hub, not on the headset. The up-to-3-systems figure is Razer's overview-page claim for the OLED Control Hub.

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

13 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Wireless only: Razer HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz (USB Type-A dongle) plus Bluetooth 5.2
Razer Kraken V4 Pro2.4 GHz wireless via the OLED Control Hub, Bluetooth 5.3 (AAC, SBC), simultaneous 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth audio, wired USB Type-A, and 3.5 mm via the Control Hub; the hub keeps up to 3 systems connected at once and switches between audio sources
Sources
Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · The 3.5 mm port is on the OLED Control Hub, not on the headset. The up-to-3-systems figure is Razer's overview-page claim for the OLED Control Hub.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3U1) — official Razer US product page and specificationsRazer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ

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Battery life

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Up to 70 hours; USB Type-C charging, with 15 minutes giving about 6 hours of play
Razer Kraken V4 ProUp to 50 hours (haptics and lighting off, 2.4 GHz); up to 45 hours (haptics and lighting off, 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth); up to 13 hours (haptics and lighting on, 2.4 GHz)
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer does not state the test conditions (connection mode, volume) for the 70-hour figure.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer BlackShark V2 Pro — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Driver construction

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Razer TriForce Titanium 50 mm dynamic drivers
Razer Kraken V4 ProRazer TriForce Bio-Cellulose 40 mm drivers
Sources

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Charging

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)USB Type-C; 15 minutes of charging gives about 6 hours of play
Razer Kraken V4 ProAbout 4 hours for a full charge; 15 minutes gives about 5 hours of play
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ

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Wearing style

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Headband gaming headset with oval memory-foam ear cushions and passive noise isolation
Razer Kraken V4 ProHeadband gaming headset with swivelling oval ear cushions (protein leatherette over memory foam)
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer lists an inner ear-cushion opening of 42 × 62 mm; its pages do not use the terms over-ear or closed-back.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Razer lists an inner ear-cushion opening of 45 × 62 mm; its pages do not use the terms over-ear or closed-back.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ

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Driver size

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)50 mm
Razer Kraken V4 Pro40 mm
Sources

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

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Ear cushions

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Oval pressure-relieving memory foam; inner opening 42 mm wide × 62 mm long
Razer Kraken V4 ProOval protein leatherette with memory foam; inner opening 45 mm wide × 62 mm long
Sources

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Rated frequency response

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)12 Hz – 28 kHz
Razer Kraken V4 Pro20 Hz – 28 kHz
Sources

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

Microphone

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Detachable HyperClear Super Wideband, unidirectional; 100 Hz – 10 kHz
Razer Kraken V4 ProRetractable HyperClear Super Wideband, unidirectional; 100 Hz – 10 kHz
Sources

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Compatibility

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)PC (2.4 GHz Type-A dongle or Bluetooth 5.2), PlayStation (2.4 GHz Type-A), mobile devices with Type-A or Bluetooth 5.2, Android and iOS
Razer Kraken V4 ProPC and Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and mobile devices (wireless or wired); Android and iOS
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · PC edition. Separate Xbox (RZ04-04530300) and PlayStation (RZ04-04530500) editions exist and are not this product.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Xbox is not listed.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

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Rated sensitivity

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)100 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz (measured by Razer on a head-and-torso simulator)
Razer Kraken V4 Pro98 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz (measured by Razer on a head-and-torso simulator)
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · dB/mW reference.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · dB/mW reference.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

Keep the frequency and voltage or power reference attached. Sensitivity describes output for an input, not sound quality; dB/V and dB/mW are different measures.

Virtual surround

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)THX Spatial Audio
Razer Kraken V4 ProTHX Spatial Audio (Windows 11 64-bit or later only)
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)320 g
Razer Kraken V4 Pro397 g
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer's listed weight; it does not state whether the detachable microphone is included.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3U1) — official Razer US product page and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (3)

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YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

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FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

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YOUR CHOICE

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

What it brings

What to check

  • Razer lists passive noise isolation only, with no active noise cancellation, and no analogue cable connection for this edition.
    Manufacturer source
  • Xbox consoles are not listed for this PC edition; Razer sells a separate Xbox version under a different part number.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

What it brings

  • Four ways to connect — 2.4 GHz through the hub, Bluetooth 5.3, wired USB and 3.5 mm via the hub — plus simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio, and Razer lists PlayStation, Switch, Steam Deck, Mac and mobile compatibility.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • Sensa HD haptics add physical feedback with its own button on the earcup; Razer says a quarter-hour charge gives about 5 hours of play.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

  • Battery life depends heavily on features: Razer rates up to 50 hours with haptics and lighting off, but only up to 13 hours with both on.
    Manufacturer source
  • Razer lists 397 g for the headset alone (excluding the OLED Control Hub), there is no active noise cancellation, and Xbox is not among the listed platforms.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) and Razer Kraken V4 Pro
SpecificationRazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Razer Kraken V4 Pro
Wearing styleDifferent
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer lists an inner ear-cushion opening of 42 × 62 mm; its pages do not use the terms over-ear or closed-back.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Razer lists an inner ear-cushion opening of 45 × 62 mm; its pages do not use the terms over-ear or closed-back.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ
Headband gaming headset with oval memory-foam ear cushions and passive noise isolationHeadband gaming headset with swivelling oval ear cushions (protein leatherette over memory foam)
WeightDifferent
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer's listed weight; it does not state whether the detachable microphone is included.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3U1) — official Razer US product page and specifications
320 g397 g
Ear cushionsDifferent
Sources
Oval pressure-relieving memory foam; inner opening 42 mm wide × 62 mm longOval protein leatherette with memory foam; inner opening 45 mm wide × 62 mm long
Haptics
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

No source recorded.

Not providedRazer Sensa HD Haptics, with a dedicated button on the headset
Lighting
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

No source recorded.

Not providedRazer Chroma RGB, 9-zone earcup lighting
Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent
Sources
Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · The 3.5 mm port is on the OLED Control Hub, not on the headset. The up-to-3-systems figure is Razer's overview-page claim for the OLED Control Hub.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3U1) — official Razer US product page and specificationsRazer Kraken V4 Pro — official Razer UK product overview, comparison table and FAQ
Wireless only: Razer HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz (USB Type-A dongle) plus Bluetooth 5.22.4 GHz wireless via the OLED Control Hub, Bluetooth 5.3 (AAC, SBC), simultaneous 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth audio, wired USB Type-A, and 3.5 mm via the Control Hub; the hub keeps up to 3 systems connected at once and switches between audio sources
Battery lifeDifferent
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer does not state the test conditions (connection mode, volume) for the 70-hour figure.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer BlackShark V2 Pro — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ
Up to 70 hours; USB Type-C charging, with 15 minutes giving about 6 hours of playUp to 50 hours (haptics and lighting off, 2.4 GHz); up to 45 hours (haptics and lighting off, 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth); up to 13 hours (haptics and lighting on, 2.4 GHz)
CompatibilityDifferent
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · PC edition. Separate Xbox (RZ04-04530300) and PlayStation (RZ04-04530500) editions exist and are not this product.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Xbox is not listed.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
PC (2.4 GHz Type-A dongle or Bluetooth 5.2), PlayStation (2.4 GHz Type-A), mobile devices with Type-A or Bluetooth 5.2, Android and iOSPC and Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and mobile devices (wireless or wired); Android and iOS
ChargingDifferent
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ
USB Type-C; 15 minutes of charging gives about 6 hours of playAbout 4 hours for a full charge; 15 minutes gives about 5 hours of play
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

No source recorded.

Not providedAAC, SBC
Driver constructionDifferent
Sources
Razer TriForce Titanium 50 mm dynamic driversRazer TriForce Bio-Cellulose 40 mm drivers
Driver sizeDifferent
Sources
50 mm40 mm
Rated frequency responseDifferent
Sources
12 Hz – 28 kHz20 Hz – 28 kHz
Impedance
Sources
32 ohm32 ohm
Rated sensitivityDifferent
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · dB/mW reference.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · dB/mW reference.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
100 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz (measured by Razer on a head-and-torso simulator)98 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz (measured by Razer on a head-and-torso simulator)
Virtual surroundDifferent
Sources
THX Spatial AudioTHX Spatial Audio (Windows 11 64-bit or later only)
Microphone
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Detachable unidirectional HyperClear Super Wideband microphone.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Retractable unidirectional HyperClear Super Wideband microphone.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
YesYes
Active noise cancellation
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer lists passive noise isolation only; no active noise cancellation is stated.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer Kraken V4 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Razer's specification lists noise cancelling as None.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro (RZ04-05160100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
NoNo
MicrophoneDifferent
Sources
Detachable HyperClear Super Wideband, unidirectional; 100 Hz – 10 kHzRetractable HyperClear Super Wideband, unidirectional; 100 Hz – 10 kHz
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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