Razer Kraken X USB vs. Turtle Beach Recon 500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken X USB and Turtle Beach Recon 500. 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 X USB vs. Turtle Beach Recon 500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X USB Turtle Beach Recon 500
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g -
Colour Classic black Arctic camo
Earpad Material Memory foam, plush Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Metal
Design - Games
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X USB Turtle Beach Recon 500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 106 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 60 mm Turtle Beach Recon 500 have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken X USB.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Dual driver, ProSpecs glasses relief system
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X USB Turtle Beach Recon 500
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (uni-directional) Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Turtle Beach Recon 500 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -42 dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 55 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X USB Turtle Beach Recon 500
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE Razer Kraken X USB Turtle Beach Recon 500
Cable Type Headset cable - 2 m Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.3 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.3 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken X USB Turtle Beach Recon 500
Additional Functions - ProSpecs Glasses Relief System, TruSpeak microphone technology
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X USB Turtle Beach Recon 500
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X USB Turtle Beach Recon 500
Included Accessories - Sticker
Compatibility Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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