Razer Kraken vs. Razer Barracuda X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Kraken vs. Razer Barracuda X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken Razer Barracuda X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
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
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track
CABLE Razer Kraken Razer Barracuda X
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken Razer Barracuda X
Battery Type - Headset battery
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken Razer Barracuda X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken Razer Barracuda X
Included Accessories USB audio controller USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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