Sorry, we just need to make sure you're not a robot. For best results, please make sure your browser is accepting cookies. Type the characters you see in this image: Try different image Conditions of Use Privacy Policy © 1996-2014, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates The Razer Kraken X look quite similar to the manufacturer's other gaming headsets, especially the Razer Kraken USB. They have large, circular ear cups that feature Razer’s logo on each side and a wide headband. They have a slightly more casual look than the Razer Kraken Pro V2 or the Razer Pro Tournament Edition since they’re a bit less bulky, but they’re still large headphones. They’re available in an all-black design or with blue accents. Weight 0.54 lbs Clamping Force 1 lbs These are decently comfortable headphones. They’re a bit bulky and their headband feels tight, clamping down a bit on the head. Thankfully, they have thick ear cup padding that helps distribute pressure well around the ears. Their headband is also decently padded and they’re very lightweight, so they don’t feel uncomfortably heavy. They may not be ideal for your longest gaming marathons, but they’re comfortable enough for more casual gaming sessions. If you want a more comfortable pair of gaming headphones, check out the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless 2020. OS Compatibility Not OS specific Ease Of Use Good Feedback Decent Call/Music Control No Volume Control Yes Microphone Control Mute/Unmute Channel Mixing No Noise Cancelling Control No Talk-Through No Additional Controls No The Razer Kraken X have a sub-par physical control scheme. It's easy to use but somewhat limited in overall functionality. There's a volume wheel and mic mute button on the left ear cup. The mic button feels clicky, but the volume wheel doesn’t provide much tactile feedback since there are no distinct notches while scrolling. It’s lacking some more gaming-specific controls like channel mixing or call management as well as music playback controls that would be helpful for more casual use. Avg.Temp.Difference 6.9 °C Like most over-ear gaming headphones, the Razer Kraken X have mediocre breathability. Their closed-back ear cups and thick leather-like pads prevent a lot of airflow, which causes a noticeable temperature difference during extended listening or gaming sessions. They can start warming up your ears after a couple of hours of casual use, and so they're likely to make your ears sweat if you wear them while exercising. L 8.6" (21.8 cm) W 6.6" (16.8 cm) H 4.2" (10.7 cm) Volume 238.00 in³ (3,900.10 cm³) Transmitter Required No Like most gaming headphones, the Razer Kraken X have poor portability. Since they have a rigid headband, they can’t fold into a more compact format. Their large ear cups don’t swivel to lay flat, which makes them a bit of a hassle to carry around. Type No case L N/A W N/A H N/A Volume N/A These headphones don’t come with a carrying case or pouch. These over-ears have passable build quality. They're very similar in design to the Razer Kraken V3 X. The plastic in their build feels cheap and weak and the headband is very rigid, as though it could snap if the headset is twisted too far. The cable also feels a bit fragile, and it isn’t detachable, so if it breaks you have to replace the entire headset. The Razer Kraken X have a stable fit. Their lightweight design fits securely on the head and doesn’t move around much unless you shake your head very vigorously. That said, their cable isn’t detachable, so if it gets caught on something, the headphones could get yanked off your head.
Sound Bass Amount 1.23 dB Treble Amount -3.06 dB The Razer Kraken X have a dark, imbalanced sound profile. The bump across the high-bass range through low-mid range adds a slightly boomy quality to some mixes and can slightly muddy vocals and lead instruments, and the dip in the low treble range can veil the finer details of some higher notes. Avg. Std. Deviation 1.12 dB The Razer Kraken X have sub-par frequency consistency performance. They're prone to variances in bass and treble delivery across different re-seats, especially if you have long hair or wear glasses. Std. Err. 4.65 dB Low-Frequency Extension 12.6 Hz Low-Bass -1.71 dB Mid-Bass 3.94 dB High-Bass 7.41 dB The Razer Kraken X's bass accuracy is okay. It's lacking a bit of low-bass, which can rob some sound effects, not to mention EDM and hip-hop tracks, of thump and rumble. The overemphasized high-bass response can add some extra warmth, but it also adds a boomy, muddy quality to some mixes. That said, their bass delivery can vary drastically depending on their fit, seal, and positioning, so your experience may vary. Std. Err. 2.33 dB Low-Mid 1.66 dB Mid-Mid 1.11 dB High-Mid -1.29 dB Their mid-range performance is impressive. The overemphasis in bass continues into the low-mid range, which can slightly muddy and clutter dialogue as well as vocals and lead instruments. The rest of the response is fairly even and well-balanced though, so vocals and lead instruments should sound present and detailed. Std. Err. 8.69 dB Low-Treble -8.38 dB Mid-Treble 3.38 dB High-Treble -4.52 dB The Razer Kraken X have bad treble performance. Low-treble is severely underemphasized, resulting in a loss of clarity, detail, and articulation in vocals and lead instruments. There’s also a spike in the mid-treble range, which can make sibilants sound sharp and piercing on certain tracks. However, treble varies noticeably across users, so your experience may vary in the real world. Peaks 3.31 dB Dips 2.96 dB These headphones have disappointing peaks and dips performance. The bump in the high-bass range generates boominess in some mixes while the following dip in the low-mids thins out vocals and lead instruments. The bump in the mid-mids can create a slightly forward, boxy quality while the drop in the low-treble range lessens the clarity of vocals and lead instrumentals. The peak in the mid-treble range can make sibilants overly bright and piercing. Weighted Group Delay 0.31 Weighted Phase Mismatch 24.23 Weighted Amplitude Mismatch 0.64 Weighted Frequency Mismatch 2.2 These over-ears have decent stereo imaging performance. Their weighted group falls below the audibility threshold, resulting in tight bass and transparent treble. Additionally, the L/R drivers are well-matched in regards to amplitude and frequency response but severe phase mismatch is present. This has a slightly negative impact on their ability to accurately place and localize objects in the stereo image. It should be noted that these results are only valid for our unit, and yours may perform differently. PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.) 5.24 dB PRTF Size (Avg.) 2.98 dB PRTF Distance 13.96 dB Openness Acoustic Space Excitation Like most closed-back headphones, the Razer Kraken X have a disappointing passive soundstage. It should be perceived as being out of the head and somewhat large, but also fairly unnatural. Head Modeling No Speaker Modeling No Room Ambience No Head Tracking No Virtual Surround No App The Razer Kraken X don't have any virtual soundstage features. WHD @ 90 0.320 WHD @ 100 0.111 The weighted harmonic distortion performance is very good. There's some slight distortion in the low treble range at moderate volumes, but the rest of the frequency spectrum falls within good limits. This should ensure mostly clean and pure audio reproduction. Firmware No Firmware Power Passive Connection Wired Codec PCM, 24-bit, 48kHz EQ No EQ ANC No ANC Tip/Pad Default Microphone Boom These are the settings used to test these headphones. Our results are only valid in this configuration. Isolation Overall Attenuation -13.58 dB Noise Cancelling No Bass -0.03 dB Mid -9.8 dB Treble -31.68 dB The Razer Kraken X have poor noise isolation. They don’t really block out any ambient noise in the bass range, like the rumble of plane and bus engines. They do slightly better with mid-range background noise, but you're still likely to hear some background chatter. Higher-pitched treble range ambient noise, such as the hum of an A/C unit, is mostly blocked out. Overall Leakage @ 1ft 42.54 dB The Razer Kraken X have alright audio leakage performance. If you listen to content at high volumes in a quiet room, you may disrupt people nearby, but the bulk of escaping audio should be drowned out by the ambient noise of an average office. Microphone Integrated No In-Line No Boom Yes Detachable Boom No Mic Yes The Razer Kraken X have a boom microphone. LFE 20 Hz FR Std. Dev. 2.48 dB HFE 9,805.86 Hz Weighted THD 0.244 Gain 26.45 dB The microphone has an excellent recording quality. Recorded speech sounds full-bodied, clear, and natural, but also slightly lacking in terms of brightness. The JBL Quantum 100 is a comparably-priced alternative that delivers similarly impressive microphone recording quality, though it should be noted that the JBL's boom microphone is detachable. SpNR 37.29 dB Noise Gate Always On Speech + Pink Noise Handling Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample Speech + Subway Noise Handling Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample The boom microphone has excellent noise handling. People on the other end of the line should be able to understand you clearly, even in very noisy environments. Active Features Battery Type No Battery Continuous Battery Life N/A Additional Charges N/A Total Battery Life N/A Charge Time N/A Power-Saving Feature No Audio While Charging No Passive Playback Passive Headphone Charging Port None The Razer Kraken X don’t have a battery. App Name No App iOS No Android No macOS No Windows No Equalizer No ANC Control No Mic Control No Room Effects No Playback Control No Button Mapping No Surround Support No These headphones aren't compatible with any companion software. If you want a wired gaming headset with a good app, then consider the very similar Razer Kraken USB or the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition. Connectivity Bluetooth Version No Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing No NFC Pairing No Line Of Sight Range N/A PC Latency (SBC) N/A PC Latency (aptX) N/A PC Latency (aptX HD) N/A PC Latency (aptX-LL) N/A iOS Latency N/A Android Latency N/A These headphones are wired and don't have a Bluetooth connection. If you want a wired gaming headset that also supports Bluetooth for use with your mobile devices, then check out the HyperX Cloud Mix Wireless. Non-BT Line Of Sight Range N/A Non-BT Latency N/A The Razer Kraken X are wired-only. Analog Audio Yes USB Audio No Detachable No Length 4.40 ft (1.34 m) Connection 1/8" TRRS Analog/USB Audio Latency 0 ms The Razer Kraken X have a 1/8” TRRS audio cable that provides audio and microphone support when plugged into an AUX port. They also come with a Y-splitter headset for mic and audio compatibility with desktop PCs. Analog Audio + Microphone Wired USB No Non-BT Wireless No PS4 Analog Audio + Microphone PS4 Wired USB No PS4 Non-BT Wireless No PS5 Analog Audio + Microphone PS5 Wired USB No PS5 Non-BT Wireless No Xbox One Analog Audio + Microphone Xbox One Wired USB No Xbox One Non-BT Wireless No Xbox Series X|S Analog Audio + Microphone Xbox Series X|S Wired USB No Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless No The Razer Kraken X provide full audio and microphone compatibility with Xbox One consoles when they're plugged into a controller. Type No Base/Dock USB Input No Line In No Line Out No Optical Input No RCA Input No Dock Charging No Power Supply No Base/Dock The Razer Kraken X don’t come with a dock. For a gaming headset that comes with a wireless transmitter, consider the Logitech G933 Wireless or the Astro A20 Wireless. |
