Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Razer Kraken BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Razer Kraken BT. 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

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Razer Kraken BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Kraken BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g 298 g Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black -
Earpad Material - Leatherette, foam, plush
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Kraken BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Razer Kraken BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken BT.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM2 have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken BT.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Razer Chroma lighting
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Kraken BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Kraken BT microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer Kraken BT offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Kraken BT
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, power on/off, pair mode, multiple function button
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Kraken BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
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Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Kraken BT
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Kraken BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Razer Kraken BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Continuous playback (with LED lights): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Kraken BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Kraken BT
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
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OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Razer Kraken BT
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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