Razer Kraken vs. RIG 500 PRO HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Razer Kraken and RIG 500 PRO HX. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Kraken vs. RIG 500 PRO HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO HX
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 7.49 cm
Weight 322 g 323 g Razer Kraken are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth Leatherette
Headband Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO HX
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 Wired
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO HX.
Max Input Power 30 mW 40 mW
Sensitivity 109 dB 111 dB RIG 500 PRO HX have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken.
Impedance 32 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO HX
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-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 -45 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB 45 dB
Microphone Features Retractable microphone Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO HX
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume
CABLE Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO HX
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.3 m
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO HX
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken RIG 500 PRO HX
Included Accessories USB audio controller Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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