Razer Kaira Pro HyperSpeed Wireless for PS5 Review

Over the past decade or so, there hasn’t really been a big paradigm shift across gaming headphones since the introduction of reliable, low-latency wireless for audio. Sure, we’ve gotten some advancements in surround sound audio quality, and simultaneous Bluetooth-enabled headphones, but nothing that’s really shaken up the headphone industry. Well, it seems Razer took that last part to heart as it added intelligent haptics to its latest headset, the Razer Kaira Pro for PlayStation. While it’s too early to say whether or not it’s the next big thing in headphones, it’s definitely novel, and adds a new sense of immersion to games, movies, and music that I’ve never experienced before.

Razer Kaira Pro HyperSpeed – Design and Features

Razer’s Kaira Pro for PlayStation sports a more traditional headphone design when compared to something like Sony’s Pulse 3D Wireless headset, but still very much looks and feels like something made to sit alongside your PS5. As an officially licensed headset, it features the familiar off-white and black color scheme that Sony has used across the entire line of PlayStation accessories this generation, as well as the PlayStation insignia on each side of the headband.

Since it’s designed for PS5, the Razer Kaira Pro features plug-and-play support right out of the box with the included USB-C adapter. It utilizes a 2.4GHz wireless connection that decreases latency and works up to about 50 feet away without any interference. The headset is also compatible with PC and PS4, although you’ll need to convert the adapter to USB-A for the latter as it lacks USB-C ports. Additionally, the Razer Kaira Pro works with Bluetooth-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets. While you can connect to two devices simultaneously (2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth), it doesn’t allow you to listen to both audio streams at the same time.

As with all PS5 headsets, the Razer Kaira Pro natively supports PlayStation’s Tempest 3D audio. Inside each earcup is a 50mm titanium audio driver to deliver great full-range surround sound across all of your games, music, and movies.

The biggest feature of the Razer Kaira Pro for PlayStation is the addition of Razer’s HyperSense built-in haptics technology. Unlike most traditional haptics, HyperSense has the ability to intelligently read audio signals to produce haptic feedback that works with any game or media source, and can deliver sensations across a wider 20-200Hz frequency range. Both earcups feature Lofelt L5 haptic drivers that can reproduce audio signals in stereo and assist with positional awareness.

The headset itself is built with a flexible but sturdy frame that features brushed metal accents above each earcup. The base of the headband features multiple notched adjustment settings to easily lock in the perfect height, and both earcups can be smoothly rotated up to 90-degrees to ensure a great fit around your ears, while also being able to lay flat when not in use.

Both earcups feature a large, plush leatherette memory foam that sits comfortably around your ears, and thanks to the rotating earcups, it doesn’t press into your head. This is a great choice for those who wear glasses, as many headphones have a tendency to add additional pressure to the frames. The top of the headband also has a bit of breathable memory foam that allows the headset to rest comfortably on top of your head without adding additional pressure there. On the outside of both earcups you’ll also find a customizable Razer RGB logo to personalize your device.

I did find the headphones weren’t super breathable, as my ears got a bit warm after playing for extended periods. Additionally, the leatherette material on the headphones is very creaky sounding, and makes a lot of sound when you’re moving your head. Most of the time you won’t notice if the volume is high enough, but in quieter moments it’s much more prevalent.

On the outside of the left earcup you’ll find the power button, volume control dial, a physical mute switch, as well as a USB-C charging port to recharge the headset’s built-in battery. You can expect to get up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge, but only if you have the haptics and RGB disabled. If you enjoy those features and want them both enabled, you should still get around 11 hours of battery life overall.

Additionally, there’s a 3.5mm auxiliary port on the bottom of the left earcup for the microphone which can be easily detached when not in use. The microphone is attached to a flexible arm and includes a pop cover, which, when paired with the supercardioid pickup angle ensures that your vocals are picked up clearly and any unwanted audio is reduced or eliminated completely.

On the opposite earcup you’ll find the Razer SmartSense button that allows you to quickly swap between the 2.4GHz wireless mode and Bluetooth with a quick double-press, or swap between EQ presets with a single press. There’s also an adjustable sidetone dial, as well as the Razer HyperSense button to adjust the intensity of the haptics, or disable them completely.

Razer Kaira Pro HyperSpeed – Software

If you want to customize your Razer Kaira Pro headset, you’ll need to download the Razer audio app for iOS or Android. Within the app, you’ll be able to view the overall battery life, adjust and customize EQ settings, as well as customize the RGB lighting settings for the logo on the exterior of the earcups. Additionally, you can enable Do Not Disturb mode which will make it so your game audio isn’t automatically interrupted if you happen to receive a phone call. You can also toggle on a special Gaming Mode to reduce audio latency over Bluetooth when playing games on a mobile phone or tablet.