Razer Kraken for Console vs. Razer BlackShark V2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken for Console and Razer BlackShark V2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Kraken for Console vs. Razer BlackShark V2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken for Console Razer BlackShark V2
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 322 g 262 g Razer BlackShark V2 are lighter than Razer Kraken for Console headphones.
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth, cooling gel-infused cushions FlowKnit memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken for Console Razer BlackShark V2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 109 dB 100 dB Razer Kraken for Console have higher sensitivity than Razer BlackShark V2.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Razer Triforce titanium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken for Console Razer BlackShark V2
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid Mono, cardioid (uni-directional)
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -45 dB -42 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken for Console Razer BlackShark V2
Controls - Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken for Console Razer BlackShark V2
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.8 m
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken for Console Razer BlackShark V2
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken for Console Razer BlackShark V2
Included Accessories - USB sound card
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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