Razer Kraken vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken and Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. 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 vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C
Weight 322 g 280 g Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth Ultra-soft memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 109 dB 100 dB Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Razer HyperClear
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 -42 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB +/- 3dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button
CABLE Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.8 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Features - Bendable microphone arm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 70 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Razer Kraken Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Included Accessories USB audio controller -
Compatibility Mac, Windows Windows
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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