Best Razer Gaming Headsets 2023

We’ve chosen the Kraken Tournament Edition for the best Razer gaming headset, and for good reason. It boasts an array of gaming benefits, including 7.1 surround sound, and comfort that are unmatched in this guide.

The Kraken TE’s are a decent looking gaming headset but can be considered quite bulky to some individuals. With their large circular ear cups, the Krakens do offer a good amount of comfort thanks to the padding they’ve been equipped with. There is minimal padding on the headband. However, it is quite wide and is reinforced with a metal frame. Overall, they look pretty sleek, for the most part. You do also have the option of choosing between black and neon green too.

From a gaming point of view, these are very nice indeed. The microphone is extremely clear and precise, which is great for online gaming. The sound quality is a little bassy, but overall sounds pretty good. I could hear footsteps in competitive games and felt a sense of heightened spatial awareness. The wired design means you won’t have any latency issues either – another big plus for competitive online gaming. You can also use the Razer Synapse app to customize the TEs to your exact requirements.

The bottom line is, if you want a fantastic headset for competitive gaming and don’t mind splashing a bit of cash; these should be high on your list of recommendations.

Up next are Razer’s hugely popular Nari Ultimate headset. This is a headset that offers a great gaming aesthetic, brilliant sound quality, and cool features to boot.

From a design standpoint, the Nari ultimates offer an extremely gamey feel, which I feel is a little hit and miss in today’s market. For me personally, however, I really enjoyed the sleek design this headset offered. The earcups are similar to the Kraken in shape and size but do offer a slightly more comfortable experience. Overall, the Nari offers a premium gaming look that we really enjoyed.

As far as gaming is concerned, the Nari offers a very good all-round experience. While they are compatible with PC, PS4, and Xbox One via wire, they’re only compatible with PC and PS4 wirelessly. The sound quality they provide is great for gaming, feeling well-balanced without being too bassy or tinny. The Razer Synapse software offers a ton of customization, and the microphone provides an extremely clear recording. Unfortunately, the Nari did need some adjustment while gaming, which was a bit annoying. One of the stand-out features the Nari comes equipped with is their vibrating earcups. This a feature implemented in the Nari headset to increase immersion and the overall gaming experience. The earcups will vibrate based on in-game scenarios—a real cool feature.

All in mind, they’re still a superb choice for wireless gaming.

Up next are Razer’s Thresher headset. These have been tailored towards console gamers (with both PS4 and Xbox One versions) but are also fully compatible with PC as well.

The Threshers are a sort of Nari/Kraken hybrid when it comes to design, offering an all-black theme laced with blue and metallic accents throughout. The frame is made from aluminum and offers good stability while gaming. The earcups have been fitted with comfortable padding, which makes gaming a real joy. The mic is fully retractable but also provides a decent amount of adjustment – making mic positioning all the easier. Overall, it’s another tick for Razer in terms of design for me.

The sound quality of these headphones is great, especially when you consider the wireless technology they come equipped with. They offer a great range, and you’ll have an interference-free listening experience from up to 40 feet away. The sound quality is similar to both the Nari and the Kraken, offering the same 50mm neodymium drivers. They are a  little bassy, but nothing too strenuous that might sway you away from this headset.

Overall, if you’re looking for a great console gaming experience that is both wireless and comfortable, the Thresher headset should be right up there.

As far as earbuds go, the Hammerhead Bluetooth earbuds are Razer’s standout performers. Not only do they sound great, but they look the part as well. Offering Razer’s textbook neon green/black branding, the earbuds are also stamped with the Razer logo on each earbud. They certainly look more premium than your everyday set of earbuds – ranking highly on my personal list of earbud designs.

Sound quality with these earbuds does leave a little to be desired if truth be told. They offer relatively good bass and treble but do sound a little cluttered when gaming or listening to music on max. The earbuds sit in the ear nicely and come with three separate attachments to suit your exact ear profile. The battery life on these is up to 8 hours on a single charge. I know, not the best. But, when you consider they only take a couple of hours to charge, it’s not the end of the world.

A nice little set of earbuds that offer great aesthetics and good sound quality to boot.

Finally, we have the Kraken X ultralights, our budget offering. If you aren’t quite ready to fork out the extra premium for one of their high-end headsets, the Kraken X maybe the next best choice.

The first aspect of the Kraken X you’ll notice is the design and how it clearly isn’t as premium as other options in their range. It offers an all-black aesthetic that looks both sleek and stylish. However, when taking a closer look at the finer details on this headset, you can clearly see where money has been saved during the manufacturing process.

The Kraken X offers a smaller driver than other more expensive options in this list, meaning they aren’t as powerful in terms of sound quality and spatial awareness. That being said, they still provide a decent amount of bass and an overall enjoyable listening experience – if slightly on the bassy side.

One of the main pros of this headset, however, is the value for money they display. They are by far the cheapest in this guide and offer the greatest in terms of value. For gamers on a budget, these could be right up your street.