Razer Kraken V3 vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken V3 and Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. 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 V3 vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken V3 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C
Weight 372 g 280 g Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are lighter than Razer Kraken V3 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Ultra-soft memory foam
Design Games Games
Recommended Use Game console, computer Computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken V3 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken V3.
Sensitivity 96 dB 100 dB Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken V3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium Razer Triforce titanium
Features Razer Chroma RGB Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken V3 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional (super-cardioid) Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed microphone 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 -42 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken V3 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button
CABLE Razer Kraken V3 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Cable Type USB cable - 1.3 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.8 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken V3 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Features - Bendable microphone arm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken V3 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 70 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken V3 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) -
OTHERS Razer Kraken V3 Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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