Razer Kraken vs. RIG 500 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken and RIG 500 PRO. 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. RIG 500 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 322 g 323 g Razer Kraken are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth -
Headband Material Aluminium Metal
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes 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
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO.
Max Input Power 30 mW 40 mW
Sensitivity 109 dB 111 dB RIG 500 PRO have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken.
Impedance 32 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes RIG 500 PRO microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
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 -45 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB 42 dB
Microphone Features Retractable microphone Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO
Included Accessories USB audio controller -
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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