After trying out the wonderful DeathAdder Elite, it is time to check out another enhanced product from the Razer’s previous series. To be more exact, we are discussing about the Kraken 7.1 V2, which features a better hardware construction but also bigger drivers for enhancing the 7.1 surround sound effect versus the older Kraken 7.1 Chroma model released back in 2014.

The product is shipped inside a medium-sized cardboard enclosure, which does feature a photo of the product in operation on the top cover; while the product name does no longer have the name “Chroma” included, the effects are fully supported and we get a confirmation thanks to the logo placed on the lower right side:

On one of the box sides, Razer is listing the full technical specifications, along with the hardware requirements:

The main product highlights are being described on the back side of the box, in multiple languages:

A handle is also provided for store display purposes:

After lifting the top cover, we will get to see a similar packaging design as before, only now it is more straight-forward and does not include the transparent plastic layer we have seen with the older model:

As a bundle, we do get extra documentation:

To be more exact, we are getting a message from Razer’s Co-Founder, CEO and Creative director Min-Liang Tan which welcomes us to the Razer Cult but also a User’s Guide:

Besides the usual installation instructions, we will also get hints on how to remove the leatherette ear cups for cleaning purposes and discovery of the product serial number:

Razer did not omit to include a set of their nice-looking silver stickers, for using them on our desktop PC case or gaming laptop:

The new Kraken 7.1 version does come with a more durable design, larger and more comfortable leatherette cups, while only adding a few grams to the total weight:

The featured Bauxite aluminum frame is incredibly durable, transforming this headset into an ideal companion for professional gamers: