Razer Kraken Ultimate vs. Razer BlackShark V2 X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken Ultimate and Razer BlackShark V2 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 BlackShark V2 X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2 X
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 390 g 240 g Razer BlackShark V2 X are lighter than Razer Kraken Ultimate headphones.
Colour Classic black White | Razer green | Black
Earpad Material Cooling gel-infused cushions Memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium, stainless steel -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2 X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo 7.1 channel surround
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 X offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken Ultimate.
Sensitivity 112 dB 100 dB Razer Kraken Ultimate have higher sensitivity than Razer BlackShark V2 X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Razer Chroma lighting -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2 X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Cardioid (uni-directional)
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Razer HyperClear
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2 X
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2 X
Cable Type USB cable - 2 m Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.3 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2 X
Additional Functions RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2 X
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken Ultimate Razer BlackShark V2 X
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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