Razer and Sanrio are back at it, and this time it’s Cinnamoroll’s turn. Between the Hello Kitty Edition I reviewed and the Kuromi headset that came before it, I can’t say I’m surprised. Cinnamoroll keeps winning Sanrio’s own character rankings year after year, and he has a lot of dedicated fans, so a headset with his ears on it was bound to happen eventually.
My biggest gripe with the Target exclusive Hello Kitty Edition was the cable. I flat out said wireless should be the standard at this price, and I assume Razer heard me, as the Cinnamoroll Edition is fully wireless over Bluetooth 5.2. It’ll run you $139.99, the exact same price that the wired Hello Kitty Edition dropped at, so in a way, you’re getting more headset for the same money this time around. Underneath the pastel shell, this is the same Kraken Kitty V2 BT that already exists in other colorways. The headset is not new, but the Cinnamoroll design absolutely is.
The Dreamy Design
This might be the softest-looking headset Razer has ever made. Everything is white and pale sky blue, and the usual kitty ears have been swapped for Cinnamoroll’s long, floppy ears. The silhouette of this headset is unmistakable. Cloud designs run along the inside of the headband, and there’s a little Cinnamoroll printed inside the earcups where only the wearer will ever see him.
In exchange for fancy lighting, the floppy ears on the Cinnamoroll Edition headset are squishy and filled with air. This fits the theme of the character, as Cinnamoroll was born on a cloud, and solid white ears suit him far better than RGB ever would have. Just don’t go in expecting the glowing ears from the wired Kraken Kitty V2, because you won’t find them here.
Build quality is exactly what I’ve come to expect from this line at this point. The cushions use the same hybrid fabric and leatherette combo as the rest of the family, and they stayed comfortable through hours of wear. At roughly 380 grams, I never once felt weighed down wearing these. The tagline on the box is “cloudy days, cozy plays,” and I’d normally roll my eyes at something like that, but I can’t even argue with it here.
Features and Functionality
I am ecstatic to say that this headset is Bluetooth, which means that it might actually replace what I currently use. I truly couldn’t be happier about it. Bluetooth 5.2 handles everything here, with a Gaming Mode toggle for lower latency when you need it, and it paired with my phone, my PC, and even the Nintendo Switch 2 without any fuss. Battery life is rated at up to 40 hours with USB-C charging. I frequently leave my room, and being able to keep my Discord calls going while I grab food is a big improvement. This is why Bluetooth makes all of the difference. What I don’t particularly love is that Bluetooth is your only option here, as there’s no 2.4GHz dongle in the box and no wired option. If you play competitive shooters and care about every millisecond, Gaming Mode is helpful, but it will never replace a dedicated dongle. There is one positive with not having a dongle, and it’s that there is no dongle to break. For all of my testing though, the latency never crossed my mind.
The microphone took a hit in the move to wireless. Razer ditched the flexible HyperClear boom mic from the wired version, instead using beamforming noise-cancelling mics built directly into the earcups. I understand that they ditched the boom mic for the aesthetic, and Discord calls are fine enough. I absolutely wouldn’t stream with it. There is a huge difference between this option and a traditional boom mic, and if your voice is a part of your content, I’d still recommend getting a standalone microphone for your desk.
The sound comes from the same TriForce 40mm drivers as the rest of the Kraken Kitty V2 family, and my opinion hasn’t changed. They’re pretty good. I wouldn’t suggest these to audiophiles, but for the average consumer or gamer, they get the job done. There’s an equalizer inside the Razer Audio App if you feel like tinkering, and while I did play with it a bit, I ended up settling on the default profile.
Meant To Be Seen
Like every headset in the Kraken Kitty V2 family, this one is made especially for the people looking at you, not just for you. The Chroma lighting still reacts to stream alerts, and I think the pastel blue is going to look fantastic on webcams. And since there isn’t a cable, you can take this out of your house and wear it outside, to your discretion, of course.
Now, about that price. $139.99 is definitely a premium, but you know what you’re getting here. Underneath the paint and attachments, this is the exact same headset as the other Kraken Kitty V2 BTs. You’re paying that extra money for the Cinnamoroll design, and for fans, I do think it’s justified. What’s also great about these Razer collaborations is that there’s a matching Ornata V3 TKL keyboard, Cobra mouse, and Gigantus V2 mat if you want your whole desk to match. Of course, if you’re not a Cinnamoroll fan, but you still want the cuteness of the Kraken Kitty V2, there are many other collaborations to pick from.
I expect these to leave the shelves pretty quickly. Past Razer collabs have a track record of selling and never coming back, and I imagine dedicated Cinnamoroll fans will eat this one up. Of course, that all depends on how many units Razer made and how long this Sanrio partnership runs. If you’re on the fence, just know that the alternative later on is probably a resale listing at double the price.
Final Verdict
The Kraken Kitty V2 BT Cinnamoroll Edition fixes the exact problem I had with the last one. It went wireless, which was my biggest ask, and the design might be the most cohesive character collab Razer has ever put out. Razer’s been on a roll lately with huge collaborations, and this is possibly their best work yet.
Cinnamoroll fans have never had gaming gear made for them at this level. For them, this is an easy recommendation.
Disclaimer: Razer provided the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT Cinnamoroll Edition for review purposes.
