Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken and Razer Barracuda X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Kraken | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Series | - | Gaming | |
| Weight | 322 g | 250 g | Razer Barracuda X are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones. |
| Colour | Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green | Quartz | Black | Mercury | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette, memory foam, cloth | FlowKnit memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Razer Kraken | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Razer Kraken can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | THX Spatial Audio | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 12 - 28000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB | 96 dB/mW | Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Razer Kraken have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Razer Triforce titanium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Razer Kraken | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Cardioid (uni-directional) | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | -45 dB | -42 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | +/- 3dB | +/- 3dB | |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 0 dB | - | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Razer Kraken | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Controls | Volume control, microphone on/mute | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track |
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| CABLE | Razer Kraken | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.3 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1.5 m |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Razer Kraken | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery | |
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| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Razer Kraken | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Razer Kraken | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Included Accessories | USB audio controller | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Software Certification | Discord Certified | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |