Razer Kraken X vs. Turtle Beach Recon 500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken X 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 vs. Turtle Beach Recon 500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X Turtle Beach Recon 500
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 250 g -
Colour Mercury | Classic black | Console Arctic camo
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Memory foam, mesh textile
Headband Material - Metal
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X Turtle Beach Recon 500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed 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 Turtle Beach Recon 500.
Sensitivity 109 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 60 mm Turtle Beach Recon 500 have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken X.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Neodymium
Features - Dual driver, ProSpecs glasses relief system
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X Turtle Beach Recon 500
Form Factor Headset microphone 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 -45 dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X Turtle Beach Recon 500
Controls Mute, volume control Mute, volume
CABLE Razer Kraken X Turtle Beach Recon 500
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.3 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken X Turtle Beach Recon 500
Additional Functions - ProSpecs Glasses Relief System, TruSpeak microphone technology
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X Turtle Beach Recon 500
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X Turtle Beach Recon 500
Included Accessories - Sticker
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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