Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition Review: Unique design and what else?

The time has finally come: almost 10 months after the official launch for the Chinese market, Razer is bringing the cult headset to Europe. We are, of course, talking about the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition. We donned the ghost pokémon’s cowl and put the headset through its paces.

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Technical data

Product	Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition
Design	over-ear
Driver	40 mm Razer TriForce
Frequency range (headphones)	20 – 20,000 Hz
Impedance	32 Ohm @ 1kHz
Sensitivity (headphones)	92.5 dBSPL / mW @ 1 KHz
Microphone type	Unidirectional
Frequency response (microphone)	100 Hz – 10,000 Hz
Sensitivity (microphone)	-42 dBV / Pa
Connections	USB type A
USB connection	USB-A
weight	325 g
Special features	7.1 surround sound; Razer Chroma RGB
Price (RRP)	€ 169.99 *

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition review: Kitty edition for both genders

unique, cool look
high wearing comfort
appealing RGB lighting

Let’s not kid ourselves: The Kitty editions of the Razer Kraken headsets were primarily aimed at female gamers with their iconic and illuminated cat ears. The manufacturer with the snake logo remedied this situation just in time for Halloween last year and launched the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition, a variation inspired by the ghost and poison Pokémon, which is aimed at both genders with its purple look. However, it is only available in China for the time being.

However, the special edition is finally coming to Germanyin time for gamescom 2025. At its core, this is the well-known Kraken V2 headset, which was actually replaced by the fourth edition at the beginning of the year.

The Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition is a classic wired gaming headset that connects to PCs and games consoles via a permanently connected 2-meter USB-A cable.

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition — The USB cable is permanently connected

However, it picks up on the look of the Pokémon that gives it its name and is completely purple. The combination of dark and light tones creates a harmonious color accent, while Gengar’s iconic ears and frills in between create a unique look.

Too bad: Unlike the normal Kitty Edition, there is no RGB lighting for the ears. This only extends to the outside of the ear cups, which show the Gengar silhouette, as well as the illuminated ring around it.

Despite weighing around 325 grams, the closed Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition headset sits very comfortably on the head. This is mainly due to the soft and large ear and head cushions, which distribute the weight very well.

Features and operation: kept simple

Can only be used wired
Simple operation and app
no equalizer

The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition is a rather simple gaming headset. The connection is made exclusively via cable, wireless connections and Bluetooth are not available. 40 mm Razer TriForce drivers are used, which cover a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Although they can’t quite keep up with the manufacturer’s more recent Titanium drivers, they should also offer a lot in terms of sound. However, they do support 7.1 surround sound.

Operation is also very simple: there is a volume dial on the left and a mute button for the microphone. That’s it. There’s nothing more to set, nothing more to consider.

On the software side, as always, a few fine adjustments can be made in Razer Synapse. Unfortunately, this does not include an equalizer, for example. These only extend to adjusting the volume of the headphones and microphone, microphone sidetone and adjusting the RGB lighting. You can therefore confidently do without the software.

However, to get the most out of the headset, you should register the device with your Razer ID. You will then receive an activation code for the Razer 7.1 Surround Sound app by email, thanks to which the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition can also display virtual surround sound.

Audio and microphone quality

40 mm drivers
Good, but bass-heavy sound
good spatiality; 7.1 surround sound

The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition unfortunately relies on the typical Razer sound. This means that the bass frequencies in particular are noticeably in focus, while the mid-range frequencies are somewhat pushed into the background.

So you get a headset that is clearly tuned for fun. Explosions, gunfire and other effects are reproduced powerfully, giving the headset a very immersive sound. However, it swallows up important acoustic cues, for example footsteps and other sounds are clearly muted.

Although the Kraken Kitty V2 is much more balanced in the treble range and thus achieves a fairly open, clear sound image, competitive players will unfortunately only be happy with the headset to a limited extent.

This is a bit of a shame, as the manufacturer’s mixing was much more successful with the newer headset models. And since there is unfortunately no equalizer, there is no way to change the sound.

This means that the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition feels particularly at home in immersive single-player titles and is also a lot of fun when listening to certain music genres such as hip-hop and electro. But there are several gaming headsets that sound better. Even in this price range.

The spatiality is already very good in stereo mode, but benefits noticeably from the addition of 7.1 sound, which allows audio cues to be located very well in the room. However, this does not change the basic mix. If you listen to music, you should also deactivate the surround sound – the result is not very convincing.

Good microphone quality

Good, clear microphone
noticeable boost of the treble

Once again, I like the microphone on the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition. This is because the manufacturer’s well-known HyperClear Cardioid Microphone is used here, which, with its slight (but noticeable) boost in the frequency range between 1,000 and 3,000 Hz, raises the treble somewhat and thus ensures clear speech intelligibility.

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition microphone test recording:

Microphone test recording SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless:

Microphone test recording Razer Kraken V4:

Incidentally, the new Gengar edition does without the additional microphones hidden in the kitty ears. Here you have to rely solely on the boom microphone.

The microphone’s clarity and level of detail are at a good to very good level, and we were able to hear it perfectly at all times while gaming. But even here, there are headsets that sound better.

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition test: Conclusion

The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition is a thoroughly simple gaming headset that stands out from the competition thanks to its unique design. The look is undoubtedly cool, the RGB lighting is pleasing and the workmanship and wearing comfort are excellent.

In terms of sound, the headset relies on the well-known Razer mix: powerful bass, significantly reduced mids and a noticeably cool sound. This is perfectly fine in single-player titles, but in competitive multiplayer games, important audio cues take a noticeable back seat.

The virtual 7.1 surround sound is good, while the microphone also delivers a clear, detailed sound. To summarize, the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition is an interesting headset for fans and collectors or anyone looking for a simple, easy-to-use headset. However, everyone else will find more for their money elsewhere.