Razer Kraken vs. Razer Kraken X USB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken and Razer Kraken X USB. 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 Kraken X USB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken Razer Kraken X USB
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB
Weight 322 g 275 g Razer Kraken X USB are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green Classic black
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth Memory foam, plush
Headband Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken Razer Kraken X USB
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 Kraken X USB.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 109 dB 106 dB Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken X USB.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken X USB.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken Razer Kraken X USB
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 -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB 55 dB
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken Razer Kraken X USB
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken Razer Kraken X USB
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - 2 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 2 m
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken Razer Kraken X USB
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS Razer Kraken Razer Kraken X USB
Included Accessories USB audio controller -
Compatibility Mac, Windows Windows
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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