Razer Kraken vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken and CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Kraken vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.3 cm
Width - 18.4 cm
Depth - 8.7 cm
Weight 322 g 273 g CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green White
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth -
Headband Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 109 dB 114 dB +/- 3dB CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -45 dB -41 dB
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB +/- 2dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m -
Cable Length 1.3 m -
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND
Included Accessories USB audio controller 7.1 surround USB adapter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Other projects: