Razer Kraken X vs. Razer Barracuda

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken X and Razer Barracuda. 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 vs. Razer Barracuda Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X Razer Barracuda
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight 250 g 300 g Razer Kraken X are lighter than Razer Kraken X headphones.
Colour Mercury | Classic black | Console -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X Razer Barracuda
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer Kraken X offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda.
Sensitivity 109 dB 96 dB/mW Razer Kraken X have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Barracuda have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken X.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X Razer Barracuda
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (uni-directional) Omni-directional, beamforming
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Barracuda microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -45 dB -38 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X Razer Barracuda
Controls Mute, volume control Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken X Razer Barracuda
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m -
Cable Length 1.3 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken X Razer Barracuda
Battery Type - Headset battery
Battery Life - 40 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X Razer Barracuda
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Razer Kraken X Razer Barracuda
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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