Razer Kraken vs. Razer BlackShark V2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken 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 vs. Razer BlackShark V2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 322 g 262 g Razer BlackShark V2 are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth FlowKnit memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
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 12 - 28000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 109 dB 100 dB Razer Kraken 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
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Mono, 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 -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.8 m
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2
Included Accessories USB audio controller USB sound card
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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