In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken Ultimate and Skullcandy HESH ANC. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Kraken Ultimate | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 390 g | 228 g | Skullcandy HESH ANC are lighter than Razer Kraken Ultimate headphones. |
Colour | Classic black | Mod white | True black | |
Earpad Material | Cooling gel-infused cushions | - | |
Headband Material | Aluminium, stainless steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Razer Kraken Ultimate | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | THX Spatial Audio | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
Sensitivity | 112 dB | 99.63 dB | Razer Kraken Ultimate have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 99.63 dB | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Razer Kraken Ultimate have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
Features | Razer Chroma lighting | Built-in Tile Tracker |
MICROPHONE | Razer Kraken Ultimate | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Razer Kraken Ultimate microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 60 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Razer Kraken Ultimate | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Controls | Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient |
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CABLE | Razer Kraken Ultimate | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Cable Type | USB cable - 2 m | Headphones cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Razer Kraken Ultimate | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
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Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Razer Kraken Ultimate | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 22 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Razer Kraken Ultimate | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Connector Type | USB (4 PIN USB Type A) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Razer Kraken Ultimate | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Included Accessories | - | Travel bag, USB-C charging cable | |
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Compliant Standards | - | FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |