The standard Razer Surround was free but capped at 2.0 channel upmixing. The version (1.18 specifically) unlocked:

The Pro version unlocked EQ settings that are often locked behind subscriptions or specific hardware purchases in newer software. How to Set Up Razer Surround Pro

As technology advanced, the industry moved toward "spatial audio," which adds height information (sounds above and below) rather than just a flat 7.1 horizontal plane.