Razer Kraken V4 X: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-13
Summary
Owners and reviewers most often flag the all-plastic build, a treble-heavy tuning with almost no sub-bass, and a 7.1 surround mode that needs product registration and a downloaded activation code. The cable is not detachable and there are no consumables, so the yearly running cost is effectively zero. At or below the $79.99 launch price it is a reasonable budget wired headset; above $100 the value drops quickly.
Common problems and fixes
- Awkward mic retraction — Lowyat found the retractable mic hard to pull out of the housing. Pull it out fully by the capsule rather than the stalk. [4]
- Non-detachable cable — the 84-inch USB-C cable is fixed, so cable damage means a warranty claim rather than a cheap swap. Treat the cable gently; only warranty covers it. [5]
- Owner disappointment — in r/razer, one owner calls the V4 X “the worst purchase I have ever made” over sound and mic quality, and another says Razer’s “X” products are “budget versions made cheaply”. This is owner sentiment, not a defect rate. [7][8]
Parts and consumables
No replaceable parts or consumables reported; no replacement-part catalog was found for this headset. Because the USB-C cable is non-detachable, cable damage cannot be fixed with a spare part.
Yearly running cost
The Kraken V4 X is wired with no battery and no consumables, so a typical owner spends nothing per year to keep it running. Not enough data to estimate electricity use.
When it is a good buy
At or below the $79.99 launch price it is a reasonable budget wired headset for PC and PS5, with Razer comfort, logo-only Chroma RGB and software surround. From $81 to $100 it is fair value; from $101 to $125 it is weak unless you specifically want the Razer ecosystem; above $125 it is poor value because the wireless Kraken V4 launched at $179.99 and adds titanium drivers, a super wideband mic and 9-zone lighting. Outside the US, JB Hi-Fi in Australia listed the standard V4 X at AUD $149 and a Pikachu/Eevee edition at AUD $179, and Malaysian pricing was RM399 at launch. If you want the same headset with haptics, the Sensa HD Haptics variant is listed at $99.99; otherwise a wired headset with a detachable cable is the better buy above $100. [3][6][10]