Razer, known for its RGB-infused gaming gear, is pushing the boundaries of immersion with its latest innovation: haptic feedback in headphones. The Kraken V4 Pro, unveiled at RazerCon 2024, isn’t just another sleek black headset with dazzling RGB lighting. It’s a step into a world where you can truly *feel* the action.
At the heart of the Kraken V4 Pro is Razer’s Sensa HD Haptics technology. This system converts audio into vibrations, allowing you to experience the game, movie, or music in a whole new way. Feel the impact of bullets, the rumble of explosions, the subtle whispers of wind, and even the delicate vibrations of distant thunderstorms.
But this isn’t just about basic vibrations. Razer has gone beyond simple rumbling and created a system that’s calibrated to the intensity, direction, and duration of audio cues. It’s like having a mini earthquake in your ear, tailored precisely to what’s happening on screen.
The Kraken V4 Pro boasts a response time under 20 milliseconds, ensuring seamless synchronicity between audio and haptics. You won’t experience any lag, making for a truly immersive and engaging experience.
Razer has collaborated with gaming studios to create custom haptic profiles for popular titles like “Silent Hill 2,” “Final Fantasy XVI,” and “World of Warships.” Some games offer over 100 unique haptic experiences, adding a new layer of depth and immersion to your gameplay.
But the magic of Sensa HD Haptics doesn’t stop at a select few games. It can be enabled for *any* game that has audio. Razer provides pre-configured settings for a wide range of popular titles, including “Assassin’s Creed,” “God of War,” “Elden Ring,” “Genshin Impact,” and “League of Legends.”
Beyond the revolutionary haptic feedback, the Kraken V4 Pro is a powerhouse of features. It boasts four connectivity modes – Razer HyperSpeed Wireless, Bluetooth, USB Wired, and 3.5 mm – giving you the flexibility to connect to any device. It also boasts 40mm drivers for powerful sound, a retractable wideband microphone, and THX spatial audio support.
However, the added features come with a tradeoff. Enabling all the flashy earcup RGB lights and the haptic experience will reduce battery life from a maximum of 50 hours to 12 hours per charge. Still, for the immersive experience it offers, the Kraken V4 Pro is a worthy investment. The headset retails for $399.99 and is available from Razer’s official website, select retailers, Best Buy, and Amazon.
