Razer Kraken X vs. Razer BlackShark V2 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken X and Razer BlackShark V2 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 X vs. Razer BlackShark V2 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 10 cm
Weight 250 g 320 g Razer Kraken X are lighter than Razer Kraken X headphones.
Colour Mercury | Classic black | Console White
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Memory foam
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 109 dB 100 dB Razer Kraken X have higher sensitivity than Razer BlackShark V2 PRO.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 PRO have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken X.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (uni-directional) Super cardioid
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -45 dB -42 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB 60 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Controls Mute, volume control Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Battery Type - Headset battery
WIRELESS LINK Razer Kraken X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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