In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken X USB 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Kraken X USB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | 275 g | 280 g | Razer Kraken X USB are lighter than Razer Kraken X USB headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm | |
| Colour | Classic black | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam, plush | Ultra-soft memory foam | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Razer Kraken X USB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | THX Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 12 - 28000 Hz | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken X USB. |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 100 dB | Razer Kraken X USB have higher sensitivity than Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken X USB. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Razer Triforce titanium | |
| Features | - | Razer HyperSpeed Wireless |
| MICROPHONE | Razer Kraken X USB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Cardioid (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. |
| Sensitivity | -42 dB | -42 dBV/Pascal | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB | |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 55 dB | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Razer Kraken X USB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Controls | Volume control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button |
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| CABLE | Razer Kraken X USB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 2 m | USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m | |
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| Cable Length | 2 m | 1.8 m |
| FEATURES | Razer Kraken X USB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Features | - | Bendable microphone arm |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Razer Kraken X USB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 70 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | Razer Kraken X USB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Connector Type | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) | - |
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| OTHERS | Razer Kraken X USB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Compatibility | Windows | Windows | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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