Razer Kraken Ultimate vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken Ultimate and CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND. 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 Ultimate vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken Ultimate CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 390 g -
Colour Classic black Carbon
Earpad Material Cooling gel-infused cushions Memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium, stainless steel -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken Ultimate CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 112 dB 111 dB Razer Kraken Ultimate have higher sensitivity than CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Razer Chroma lighting -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken Ultimate CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode 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.
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm
Sensitivity -38 dB -40 dB
Impedance - 2 kOhm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken Ultimate CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken Ultimate CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND
Cable Type USB cable - 2 m -
Cable Length 2 m 1.8 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken Ultimate CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND
Additional Functions RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken Ultimate CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken Ultimate CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND
Included Accessories - 7.1 surround USB adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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