Razer Kraken X vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken X and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. 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. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight 250 g 290.3 g Razer Kraken X are lighter than Razer Kraken X headphones.
Colour Mercury | Classic black | Console Matte black
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Sensitivity 109 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (uni-directional) -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -45 dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Controls Mute, volume control Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE Razer Kraken X Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Razer Kraken X Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken X Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 18.5 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories - Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility Mac, Windows iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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