RIG 500HX vs. Razer Kraken 7.1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500HX and Razer Kraken 7.1. 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

RIG 500HX vs. Razer Kraken 7.1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - USB
Height - 15.6 cm
Width - 19.8 cm
Depth - 9.8 cm
Weight 200 g 322 g RIG 500HX are lighter than RIG 500HX headphones.
Earpad Material Memory foam Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console Computer
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes Razer Kraken 7.1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Kraken 7.1 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 40 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 111 dB 112 dB Razer Kraken 7.1 have higher sensitivity than RIG 500HX.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm RIG 500HX have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken 7.1.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -40 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB 63 dB
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1
Controls Microphone on/mute Mute
CABLE RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.5 m USB cable - 2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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