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Packaging and first optical impression

This Razer product also comes in an appealing packaging. Yes, I simply like the black-green packaging and the three-headed snake logo. Full of expectation, I opened the packaging, which then contains a high-quality piece of hardware already at first glance. This impression remains and is even more positive when I put my hands on, even in the form-fitting cardboard box. I immediately noticed that it is so "round" and edgeless. Now I have to put the headset on right away. The flowknit earpads with memory foam go over-ear, of course, and feel extremely comfortable. I like these flowknit or mesh structures with memory foam much better than (synthetic) leather or similar. While I rather like the open and not dense, so I hear my surroundings better and myself less from "inside". So there are just as many who like it the other way around. I would rank the Kaira Pro somewhere in the middle, so good sealed, but just not completely. The headband is also equipped with foam, so that the 330g light headset does not put pressure on the head. The green foam tries to adapt to all head shapes through the memory function to distribute the weight optimally. With my, how do I say it, rather larger head it succeeds very well.

Connecting and first sound check

Now it's time to connect the headphones to my Xbox Series X. Although on the bracket is a paper notice that you should check the firmware of the headset and update if necessary, all I want is to try it out immediately. Power button on the left side pressed and turned on. As known from Xbox controllers, you also connect the headset by pressing the connect button on the Xbox and on the headset afterwards. On the right side on the headset is the button that looks just like it does on a controller. Yes, that's exactly how it should be! Just seconds later, the Xbox welcomes the headset. It doesn't need a dongle, transmitter/receiver or anything like that. The microphone plugs into the jack socket on the headset. So it's detachable and comes with a wind shield. Of course, it's bendable and positionable to one's personal preferences.

Without any changes in options, I started a few games. From Forza to Call of Duty to Tetris Effect, I tried out how these sound with the Razer Kaira Pro. What can I say, I'm thrilled right away. The sound is expressive, powerful, clear, unambiguous, and knows how to please. This is certainly due to the 50mm drivers. While the 40mm drivers have proven to be the standard, Razer installs their so-called TRIFORCE TITANIUM 50mm drivers here, for an individual reproduction of high, medium and low frequencies. This allows for even clearer highs and rich basses. Compared to regular 40mm drivers, these are 56% larger diaphragms, which provide more volume.

Of course, the microphone is also important for gaming. Almost everyone had this any time - people in the party chat are often very quiet, noisy or simply have a poor quality. The polar pattern of the detachable 9.9 mm supercardioid microphone allows even less noise from the sides than a cardioid microphone and picks up the voice even more lifelike thanks to a low frequency response and an open housing. My fellow gamers confirmed this several times and kept asking which headset it was.

The headset can do even more

While the headset works flawlessly with the Xbox, you can connect it to a mobile device or BT compatible devices in parallel via Bluetooth 5.0. I had underestimated this feature until now. Not only that you can also ideally use cloud gaming on the mobile with the Razer Kaira Pro, optimized for GamePass. You can also take phone calls while playing on the Xbox, for example, or swipe between matches through TikTok, for example, without having to switch or not noticing anything. I wouldn't buy another headset that doesn't have this feature. It's so convenient and practical. How could I even live without it, I wonder? For on the go, the headset is great not only because of cloud gaming, but also because it has a second microphone built in that works without the clipped one. Great! The second mic only works with Bluetooth.

Besides the excellent sound, my highlight is the RGB-lit Razer logos on the left and right of the headset. That's the way it has to be, and that's what we love Razer for. The Chroma illumination can be turned off, which also increases the runtime of the headset from 15 to up to 20 hours.

You can adjust the Razer Kaira Pro in more detail in the Xbox app. There are customization options for personal EQ, microphone monitors, Chroma lighting and so on. There are four presets available for the EQ. You can also cycle through the EQ settings without the app by double pressing the connect button.

Technical data

Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth 5.0
Detachable Razer™ HyperClear super-cardioid microphone.
Dedicated mobile microphone
Razer™ TriForce Titanium 50mm drivers
FlowKnit ear cushions with memory foam
Windows Sonic
Controls on the ear cup
Battery life up to 15 hours (with Chroma lighting) / 20 hours (without Chroma lighting)
Approx. 330 g
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance 32 Ω at 1 kHz
Sensitivity 108 dB
Driver size (diameter) 50 mm

Conclusion

At MSRP €169, the Razer Kaira Pro is the best wireless headset I've ever used and I've had a few. In addition to the sound, microphone and wearing comfort are important in a headset. The Razer is completely convincing in all disciplines.

There are only two things I had to get used to. The buttons and wheels, which are a bit too small for my fingers, were quicker ones while the plug-in microphone took me a bit longer to get used to. I would have liked it to be retractable, for example. It sometimes happened that I had to search for the microphone because I unplugged it in single-player games.

Unboxing

The packaging of the Wolverine V2 comes in a high-quality packaging typical of Razer. The colors of Razer in black and green are also very suitable for the Xbox, so that you feel at home as an Xbox gamer. Personally, I love the fabric loop on Razer's packaging. In addition to the image of the controller and the Razer logo, the “DESIGNED FOR XBOX” logo, the familiar green circle, is printed in the lower right corner. Yes, let's go, I want to open the box ...

Embedded in PU foam, the controller literally shines towards you and wants to be used. Design elements on the left and right, which separate the control panel from the handles, I like to say horns, by a green arch, make an extraordinary contribution. I like this design very much.

Processing and first impression in the hands

Finally, out of the packaging and in hand you can feel a valuable controller weighing 274 grams. The handles are roughened so they have a grip. The somewhat more pronounced "belly" of the handles compared to the standard Xbox controllers was noticeable and immediately felt. It is of course also noticeable that it is a wired controller. The cable is 3 m long and has a trip safety device at the end of the USB connector. A bit of nostalgic feelings arose when I pressed the ABXY buttons and the D-pad. A well-known clicking sound, yes, here I knew that with the built-in so-called microswitches, which Razer calls Mecha-Tactile Action Buttons, absolutely precise and responsive input is possible.

Let us play

The first mission is approaching. Now it has to be played at last. So, I plugged the Razer Wolverine V2 USB plug into my Xbox Series X and started the Call of Duty campaign. For the triggers LT and RT, the Wolverine Hair Trigger Mode offers a stop switch, i.e. the path of the trigger is shorter, for e.g. Shooter or longer, e.g. for racing games. Of course, I put the switches on short. As expected, the action buttons are absolutely precise. The clear pressure point is really awesome. But also the sticks, arranged asymmetrically, offer good grip and allow the character to be controlled reliably and precisely. Personally, I like the indentation in the sticks and the elements that are reminiscent of a target cross to increase the slip resistance of the thumbs.

The Razer Wolverine offers even more. On the front, between the triggers and shoulder buttons, there are two additional buttons, slightly offset to the center. These can be freely assigned. This requires the Razer Controller app on the Xbox, which can be downloaded from the store. Here you can put almost any button on it and create your own type of game. Several profiles can be created and saved in the app.

A previously unknown feature with these extra buttons is the possibility to use them as sensitivity controls for the sticks. It works in such a way that e.g. if you hold down the button, the stick reacts less, in terms of the distance covered, and you can control it more precisely. PC gamers know this feature from the so-called sniper button on gaming mice. This can be set separately on the Wolverine V2 for each stick and in 10 stages. Certainly a useful feature for story-based games.

I consequently find that the screenshot / record button is there.

More Specifications

Compatible with: Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC (Windows 10)
Length: 161.5mm
Width: 105.8mm
Height: 65mm
Weight: 274g
Cable length: 3m with trip protection
Analog audio port: 3.5mm

Conclusion so far...

I really liked the Razer Wolverine V2 controller. It lies really well in the hand and the initial "bulky" feeling of the handles turns out to be extremely pleasant after prolonged play. I found the position of my hands and fingers to be very comfortable. Ergonomics is great for my hands. The precision of the sticks and especially the action buttons is the highlight of the controller. I think it's a shame that the controller is wired. I would also have liked mapable buttons on the bottom and not just on the front. When I wrote this lines, I didn't know the price of the Razer Wolverine V2. And one more personal remark, when will an RGB version of the controller be available? I would celebrate if the green design element could shine too.

What is good

• Attractive design with a green design element
• Designed for Xbox, works on the PC
• Razer Mecha Tactile Action Buttons and D-Pad
• 2 hair trigger modes
• Sensitivity regulation of the sticks on demand
• ergonomics
• Separate screenshot / recording button
• Trip protection

What could do better

• It could be a native wireless controller
• More than two additional buttons on the front
• Not so bright LED to indicate operational readiness

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