Razer Kraken X vs. Razer Kraken Ultimate

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken X and Razer Kraken Ultimate. 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 X vs. Razer Kraken Ultimate Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken Ultimate
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB
Weight 250 g 390 g Razer Kraken X are lighter than Razer Kraken X headphones.
Colour Mercury | Classic black | Console Classic black
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Cooling gel-infused cushions
Headband Material - Aluminium, stainless steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken Ultimate
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer Kraken X offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken Ultimate.
Sensitivity 109 dB 112 dB Razer Kraken Ultimate have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Kraken Ultimate have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken X.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Neodymium
Features - Razer Chroma lighting
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken Ultimate
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (uni-directional) Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Kraken Ultimate 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.
Sensitivity -45 dB -38 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB 60 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken Ultimate
Controls Mute, volume control Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off
CABLE Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken Ultimate
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB cable - 2 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 2 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken Ultimate
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken Ultimate
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken Ultimate
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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