Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 vs. RIG 500 PRO HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 and RIG 500 PRO HX. 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. RIG 500 PRO HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 RIG 500 PRO HX
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 7.49 cm
Weight 346 g 323 g RIG 500 PRO HX are lighter than Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 headphones.
Colour Mercury white | Black -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Computer Game console
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 RIG 500 PRO HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 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 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 RIG 500 PRO HX.
Max Input Power 30 mW 40 mW
Sensitivity 123 dB 111 dB Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have higher sensitivity than RIG 500 PRO HX.
Impedance 32 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
Features Razer Chroma lighting -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 RIG 500 PRO HX
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional 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 -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 55 dB 45 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 RIG 500 PRO HX
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume
CABLE Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 RIG 500 PRO HX
Cable Type Headset cable - 2 m Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.3 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 RIG 500 PRO HX
Additional Functions LED lights -
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 RIG 500 PRO HX
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 RIG 500 PRO HX
Included Accessories - Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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