Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 vs. Razer Barracuda X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 and Razer Barracuda X. 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 7.1 V2 vs. Razer Barracuda X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 Razer Barracuda X
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series - Gaming
Weight 346 g 250 g Razer Barracuda X are lighter than Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 headphones.
Colour Mercury white | Black Quartz | Black | Mercury
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material - FlowKnit memory foam
Recommended Use Computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 Razer Barracuda X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda X.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 123 dB 96 dB/mW Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Barracuda X.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Razer Triforce titanium
Features Razer Chroma lighting -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 Razer Barracuda X
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Cardioid (uni-directional)
Noise Cancelling Yes - Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 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 -38 dB -42 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 55 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 Razer Barracuda X
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track
CABLE Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 Razer Barracuda X
Cable Type Headset cable - 2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.5 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 Razer Barracuda X
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 Razer Barracuda X
Battery Type - Headset battery
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 Razer Barracuda X
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 Razer Barracuda X
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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