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Razer Kraken USB

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4.1
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User ratings:
41
4.3 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
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Pros

  • The treble range is very consistent with these headphones
  • Their boom mic also delivers better overall performance
  • achieves a speech-to-noise ratio of 44dB

Cons

  • a mute button and a volume wheel
  • Wallet Pty Ltd is not a bank and does not offer banking services
  • service does not include all providers or all products available in the market

Key specs

  • 7.1
  • 32 Ω
  • 112 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Surround
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Razer Kraken USB - Pros & Cons

Razer Kraken USB

Pros

  • The treble range is very consistent with these headphones
  • Their boom mic also delivers better overall performance
  • achieves a speech-to-noise ratio of 44dB
  • relatively lightweight for their size
  • software is easy to use and intuitive
  • lightweight and durable
  • it was able to capture sounds excellently
  • durable and flexible construction
  • 40mm drivers reproduce precise audio and make it sound natural
  • lightweight & comfortable design
  • Lightweight Comfort for Continuous

Cons

  • a mute button and a volume wheel
  • Wallet Pty Ltd is not a bank and does not offer banking services
  • service does not include all providers or all products available in the market
  • mic doesn t echo any mechanical clicking from the keyboard and mouse
  • loud noise within arm s reach of the mic
  • the wired USB cable only reaches 6
  • sounds can come across as fuzzy or muffled
  • there s no way to adjust the microphone sensitivity
  • sounds cheap and nasty
  • the audio quality dropped off
  • prices may not be accurate

Razer Kraken USB - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
32 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
250 g
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Razer Kraken USB - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputSurround
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight8.82 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-40.0 dB
Microphone frequency100 - 12000
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity30.0 mW
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Channels7.1
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity112.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
Driver size1.26 in
Simulated surround soundyes
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Connectivity
Cable length2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
USByes
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-A
Detachable cableno

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Razer Kraken USB Razer - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.9
Based on 8 reviews
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Razer Kraken USB Razer Kraken headset review
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pcgamer
Published: 14.03.2019
Razer Kraken headset review
4.1

Razer’s quality in sound continues to prevail.

Razer Kraken USB Razer Kraken V3 Review: Immersion Done With Comfort
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 06.02.2022
Razer Kraken V3 Review: Immersion Done With Comfort
4.0

Game with the best for half the cost.

Razer Kraken USB Razer Kraken USB Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 17.10.2017
Razer Kraken USB Review
3.4

The Kraken USB are a decent gaming headset with low latency but poor design. They have a great mic and do not leak too much, but they're a bit too tight on the h...

Razer Kraken USB Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 review
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SoundGuys
Published: 29.11.2021
Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 review

The Kraken 7.1 V2 is for gamers, and that's about it, but the headset is no longer available. Find out some alternatives in our full review!

Razer Kraken USB Razer Kraken X USB Digital Gaming Headset Review
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TweakTown
Published: 26.02.2020
Razer Kraken X USB Digital Gaming Headset Review
4.5

Razer's Kraken X is a $50 digital 7.1 surround sound USB gaming headset and today we check it out. Does cheap mean nasty? Let's see.

Razer Kraken USB Razer Kraken X USB review | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 23.03.2020
Razer Kraken X USB review | Finder
3.5

The Razer Kraken X USB headset packs big sound into a small and lightweight package, and it does so at a very decent price.

Razer Kraken USB Razer Kraken X Review: A Solid $50 Gaming Headset
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Tom's Guide
Published: 03.02.2021
Razer Kraken X Review: A Solid $50 Gaming Headset
3.5

If you need a cheap gaming headset that sounds pretty good and works with everything you own, the Razer Kraken X is an easy recommendation.

Razer Kraken USB Razer Kraken V3 Pro Review
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PCMAG
Published: 10.03.2022
Razer Kraken V3 Pro Review
4.0

Although its HyperSense force feedback is an acquired taste at best, the Razer Kraken V3 Pro is an excellent wireless headset for gaming or listening to music.

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