If you've played a round of Call of Duty or two in your day you know that gaming headphones provide great sound and features that make racking up points a cinch. But what if you want to game on the go?

While Razer considers its $69.99 Hammerhead Pro V2 a gaming headset, it doesn't quite fit the familiar mold. Most gaming headsets are simply over- or on-ear headphones with boom microphones.

Powerful, sculpted audio good for both games and music; Generous amount of accessories for the price

In-line microphone suffers from cable thump; can't replace the boom on a conventional gaming headset

The Razer Hammerhead Pro V2 delivers in the gaming arena and gives acceptable music performance, if a little bass-heavy.

Great during gaming; Comfortable; Great for bass-heavy music; Acceptable for non-bass-heavy music; Durable cords; Phone answering; Omnidirectional microphone; In-line remote

Bass a little heavy; Noise cancellation was lacking

I always admire gadgets that have a single purpose and excel at it, and the Razer Kraken Pro V2 is absolutely one of those products. This headset makes no bones about being a competitive gaming peripheral, with a no-frills design that focuses on comfort and durability above all else.

Simple; sturdy design; Lightweight and comfortable; Impressive overall sound; Handy inline remote and extension cable

Ear cups take some adjustment; Low microphone volume

Razer is one of the biggest gaming brands on the market today, and their fan base is without a doubt one of the biggest out there too. It's been known for a long time that when you buy a Razer product, you can often expect to pay a bit of a premium for the products, and for many it's worth it for...

Lightweight design; Durable build quality; Thick ear cup padding; Strong braided cable design; Come with single and dual 3.5mm cables for PC and mobile use; Stylish aesthetics; Perfect for competitive gaming; Retractable microphone

Doesn't sit perfectly flush on my big head

The Kraken Pro V2 is Razer's follow-up to its straightforward wired Kraken Pro gaming headset. Besides a slightly less bulky design, this new model is very similar to the original, down to the same $79.99 price tag. It sounds great despite some weak treble response, and stands as a very solid, comfortable gaming headset for a reasonable price. Design The Kraken Pro V2 looks very much like the Razer ManO'War ( at Amazon) , only wired and without the colored lighting. It's available in black, green, or white versions, each of which has a circular earcup design with a wide ring of metal speaker grille-like material surrounding a flat circle bearing the Razer logo. The earpads are also circular, made of memory foam covered by black faux leather. The earcups are mounted on metal rings that let them pivot up and down slightly, and the rings flow seamlessly into the metal of the headband. The top of the headband is wrapped in the same black faux leather, and the underside is covered in ...

The Razer Kraken Pro V2 is a well-designed, comfortable wired gaming headset with a reasonable price tag.

Plush ear padding for comfortable fit; Nicely sculpted sound with good low-mid presence

Slightly weak treble response

The chunky Kraken Pro V2 aren't the sort of headphones I'd normally consider, but in all-black the subtle branding, solid construction and surprisingly comfortable fit have won me over.

The Kraken Pro is Razer's stereo headset for those gamers who want an easy-to-use solution for gaming audio and voice chat. It's a wired device that sounds great for all types of gaming, and delivers a respectable performance for music too.

Comfortable to wear; Punchy bass response; Attractive design; Strong build quality; Excellent microphone

Mid tones can get a touch muddy; Relatively weak head grip

I own the original Razer Kraken Pro headset, and while I always loved its look, I stopped wearing it because it gave me headaches from the high clamp force. I assumed that it was to compensate for its overall weight and stop it from sagging down my face, but I felt pressure on the crown of my head...

The is a well built, great-sounding gaming headset at a price that seems just about right. It's much better than a bargain bin headset but won't necessarily blow your mind. The ear cushions are comfortable, even when worn over glasses, but tend to get hot, and the retractable mic is slick.