Between the HS80 MAX Wireless and Kraken V4, the HS80 MAX Wireless comes out ahead in driver size and 2.4 ghz lossless, while the Kraken V4 wins on mic noise cancellation. Overall, the HS80 MAX Wireless scores 77.5 and the Kraken V4 scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HS80 MAX Wireless is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 18.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the HS80 MAX Wireless if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver size, 2.4 ghz lossless, battery.
Pick the Kraken V4 if you care most about mic noise cancellation. Its strongest claims are mic noise cancellation.
Both ship with comparable surround sound, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HS80 MAX Wireless is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless wins
- ▲Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Battery: 65 h vs 0 h.
Why Razer - Kraken V4 wins
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 50 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | false | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | truelead | false |
| Battery | 65 hlead | 0 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | truelead | false |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Mobile,Switch | PC,PS,Switch |
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