Razer Kraken Ultimate vs. Razer BlackShark V2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken Ultimate 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 Ultimate vs. Razer BlackShark V2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 390 g 262 g Razer BlackShark V2 are lighter than Razer Kraken Ultimate headphones.
Colour Classic black -
Earpad Material Cooling gel-infused cushions FlowKnit memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium, stainless steel -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken Ultimate.
Sensitivity 112 dB 100 dB Razer Kraken Ultimate 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
Features Razer Chroma lighting -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Mono, 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
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2
Cable Type USB cable - 2 m Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.8 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2
Additional Functions RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2
Included Accessories - USB sound card
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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