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Razer Kraken V3 not safe?

  • February 23, 2026
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https://tweakers.net/nieuws/244882/koptelefoons-bevatten-schadelijke-stoffen-die-het-lichaam-kunnen-binnendringen.html

 

Theres a big newsitem here in Holland about headsets/headphones and the amount of BPA/BPS that is used in them and the Razer Kraken V3 is one of the worst headsets in the list. Everything is listed red.

What it comes down to is that usage of this headset can weaken the immunesystem and can also lead to allergic reactions or infertility.

Now ive been using the v3 Hypersense for a few years now and my son also has one. 

Im not afraid or something, but a response from Razer on this thing would be nice, since they're listen in that list as one of the worst models available.

 

The list of tested headsets/phones is available here as a pdf:

https://arnika.org/en/publications/the-sound-of-contamination

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I have the same one and am asking the same questions. It is mainly found in the foams which is directly touching your head


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  • February 24, 2026

I have the same one and am asking the same questions. It is mainly found in the foams which is directly touching your head

PU “leather” to be exact. I hate this, that’s why I’m always using headset with cloth earcups, that are more comfy, and last longer (they doesn’t flake / peel off after some time).


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  • Insider Mini
  • February 24, 2026

I dont think its only the foam pads, but the whole thing:

 

Research: Harmful substances in headsets

 

Analysis based on flame retardants, bisphenols, and chemicals

 

Category 1 Highest risk: fails all assessments.

HyperX Cloud III Gaming Headset

Razer Kraken V3

 

Category 2 Risk of skin contact: Harmful substances in ear cushions/tips.

Action / OTL Technologies Super Mario (In-ear)

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (Over-ear)

Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED (Gaming)

Oceania Trading Paw Patrol

Qilive (Auchan) 600181408 (Gaming)

Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 4 (Over-ear)

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5

 

Category 3 Contains harmful substances in housing/internal components (safe on skin).

Beats Solo 4

Beats Solo Buds

Enjoy Music M6pop Cat Ear

Fresh 'n Rebel Clam Junior

GoGen MAXISLECHY

Guess Wireless Headphones

Haylou S35 ANC

HEMA Miffy / Miffy Noise Canceling

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

JBL Tour Pro 3

JBL Wave Beam

JBL JR310BT (Child)

JLab JBuds Lux ANC

JLab JBuds Mini

Marshall Motif II ANC

My First Care Care Buds Blue

Nextly Wireless Cat Ears

Niceboy Hive Prodigy 4

Panasonic RB-HX220BDEK

Philips SHD8850

Qilive (Auchan) 136030

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless (Earphones)

Sennheiser Accentum Wireless (Headphones)

Silvercrest (Lidl) True Wireless

Skullcandy Grom Kids

Sony WF-1000XM5 (Note: In-ear earphones)

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro

 

Category 4 Moderate: Exceeds standards, but often within legal limits. Buddyphones Connect Foldbar

Hama Teens Guard

JVC HA-KD7

Kodak Wireless Max 400+

LifeBee Digital Pro 40

Lisciani Barbie Fashion

Maxell HP-BT350

Onikuma X26

Qilive (Auchan) Kids 600168061

Shenzhen Weiqi Cool Black

Sony Ult Wear

Sony LinkBuds Fit

Sony WF-C510

Stealth C6 100 Light Up

Tigermedia Tigerbuddies

Tonies Lauscher 2nd Gen

 

Category 5 Safe: no or very low concentrations of harmful substances. Action/OTL Pokémon

Apple AirPods Pro 2. Gen (USB-C)

Apple AirPods Max (2024)

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Claire's Earbuds & Winder Caticorn

Corsair HS80 RGB

DONG QUAN SHUNXIN (Unicorn)

Dongguan Yuanze KZ EDX Pro

Gjby Forever Wireless

Hama Freedom Lit

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 / 4

ISY (MediaMarkt) IHP-1001-BL

JBL Tune 720BT

JLab JBuddies Studio

JMMO Wireless

Kekz Blue Headphones

Lexibook Squads 200

Lexibook Foldable Harry Potter

Marshall Major V

Onikuma B90 Cat Ears

Pepco Dasounds Kids

Philips TAK4206

Picun B8 Wireless

Smyths Toys / eKids Disney Frozen

Smyths Toys Marvel Spider-Man

Sony WH-1000XM5 (Note: Over-ear headphones)

Xinxu Wireless Stereo


  • Insider Mini
  • February 26, 2026

I have the Razer Kraken Kitty V2, I assume it has the same build as the normal Razer Kraken. 
I hope that Razer reacts soon to these test and what they are going to do about it.