RIG 500HX vs. Razer Kraken 7.1 V2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500HX and Razer Kraken 7.1 V2. 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 V2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - USB
Weight 200 g 346 g RIG 500HX are lighter than RIG 500HX headphones.
Colour - Mercury white | Black
Body Material - Aluminium
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console Computer
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500HX.
Max Input Power 40 mW 30 mW
Sensitivity 111 dB 123 dB Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have higher sensitivity than RIG 500HX.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have a thicker diaphragm than RIG 500HX.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Razer Chroma lighting
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 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 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB 55 dB
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Controls Microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.5 m Headset cable - 2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 2 m
FEATURES RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Additional Functions - LED lights
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HX Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
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