Razer Kraken Ultimate vs. Razer Barracuda X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken Ultimate and Razer Barracuda X. 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 Ultimate vs. Razer Barracuda X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer Barracuda X
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series - Gaming
Weight 390 g 250 g Razer Barracuda X are lighter than Razer Kraken Ultimate headphones.
Colour Classic black Quartz | Black | Mercury
Earpad Material Cooling gel-infused cushions FlowKnit memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium, stainless steel -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer Barracuda X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Barracuda X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 112 dB 96 dB/mW Razer Kraken Ultimate have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken Ultimate have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Barracuda X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Razer Triforce titanium
Features Razer Chroma lighting -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer Barracuda X
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Cardioid (uni-directional)
Noise Cancelling Yes - Razer Kraken Ultimate microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dB -42 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer Barracuda X
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track
CABLE Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer Barracuda X
Cable Type USB cable - 2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.5 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer Barracuda X
Additional Functions RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer Barracuda X
Battery Type - Headset battery
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer Barracuda X
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer Barracuda X
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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