Razer Kraken X vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken X and CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO. 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 X vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
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 250 g 273 g Razer Kraken X are lighter than Razer Kraken X headphones.
Colour Mercury | Classic black | Console White
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer Kraken X offer a larger frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO.
Sensitivity 109 dB 114 dB +/- 3dB CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken X.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Neodymium
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (uni-directional) Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -45 dB -41 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 2dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Controls Mute, volume control Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Cable Length 1.3 m -
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X CORSAIR Gaming HS55 STEREO
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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