Name: Kraken X
Brand: Razer
SKU: 462788
Rating: 3.7 (249 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

Razer has done an absolutely fantastic job with this product
this microphone is surprisingly good
Kraken X is one of the best gaming headsets available

it drops the ball with a non-detachable mic
it only works on Windows 10 PCs
X's microphone is unable to retract

Channels: 7.1
Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: , 109 dB
Frequency range: 12, 28000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Razer Kraken X - Pros & Cons

Razer has done an absolutely fantastic job with this product
this microphone is surprisingly good
Kraken X is one of the best gaming headsets available
best lightweight gaming headset
Excellent MicrophoneYou get an excellent microphone
The box is quite sturdy
The clamping pressure is good
The pressure is quite lovely
and it fits nicely
the performance and features are absolutely fantastic
Adjustment level is excellent
The price-performance ratio is excellent
the advertised functions are valid
and the design is excellent
Kraken X s design looks simple yet elegant
necessary software can be activated with ease
Kraken X makes a solid overall impression
cardioid boom microphone is easy to adjust
Both headsets are perfectly fine for casual gaming
is very comfortable and has a really good microphone for the price
decent sound quality as well as excellent comfort
Coupled together with good cushions
definitely a note-worthy upgrade
Vocals are also very clear
relatively lightweight and decently comfortable
The Pro are also more comfortable
feel slightly better-built and more durable
thick ear cup padding that helps distribute pressure well around the ears
lightweight design fits securely on the head and doesn t move around
Excellent microphone recording quality
Beats are better-suited for casual use
Updated review for accuracy and clarity
They a fairly comfortable design
Its microphone is also exceptional
lightweight
affordable
comfortable and
Its design makes it quite versatile
The Headphone is quite flexible
sound quality is very amazing
accuracy
long-lasting comfort
Excellent sound quality
and
comfort and build quality are excellent
capture quality of its Mic is quite impressive at this price range
Positional Accuracy is also very excellent in Lows and Mids
The set has a decent matte black finish
cord build is durable
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better comfort and sound quality
Kraken X sounds pretty good too
Kraken X is incredibly lightweight
beautifully clear and very natural sounding
durability and build quality
well-thought and clean design
lighter and more affordable
Leatherette is much more flexible and lightweight than genuine leather
are well-made and has a very sleek design
Kraken X Lite sports a simple yet seamless design
isn t a great deal of difference between these two headsets
comfort
decent sound quality
and have relatively good microphones
style and build quality and look at the practicality of each design
Kraken headset still feels good
Kraken does look better and will be a lot more comfortable to wear
with an excellent microphone and solid rich audio reproduction
The normal audio performance as previously mentioned is solid
an excellent pickup and recorded very nicely
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
enough brand quality while being affordable
the headphones were very comfortable
Kraken X is very versatile
sounds pretty good and works with everything you own
sound is impressive for the price point
comfortable
sounds great
and has a decent microphone
The overall design is contemporary and modern
The mic here is excellent
The highs are very detailed and emphasized
this microphone is great for communicating with your teammates
Razer logo looks stealthy and modern
sleek aesthetics
superb comfort
and good sonic performance
It is also impressively lightweight

it drops the ball with a non-detachable mic
it only works on Windows 10 PCs
X's microphone is unable to retract
Bass response is anemic
there are a few weak points
the microphone mute button is awkward and unintuitive
its balance just seems to be terribly
terribly off
everything sound unbalanced and disappointingly underwhelming
gaming headphones do not have to cost a lot
None of the three seemed to have left a distinguishable mark
They can only rotate for around 30 degrees
very sensitive and wind gushes or overly loud sounds
littlest clanking sounds of empty bullet shells touching the ground
there is only a thin layer of foam on the headband
Bigger drivers do not equal better sound
headset may begin to feel heavy and tight around your head
the mic will only pick up the sound coming from the front
Kraken X wired gaming headset is not a decent gaming headset
The buttons for volume and microphone may be slightly awkward
microphone sticks out too much
It will not be as good as a dedicated microphone
Bass can be a little lacking
it can get pretty distracting
The sound scape felt flat and unbalanced
Low-end headsets often have boom mics
subpar music performance and an inconvenient microphone
High-end headsets tend to have removable or retractable mics
This feature does not carry over to consoles or phones
all-plastic build is likely to cut costs and weight
the bass does not storm in and make everything sound muddy
there s is not much verticality here
microphone doesn t use USB
the lack of wireless capabilities is always something of a nuisance
have to cost a small fortune
high-quality audio recordings
microphone performance is inconsistent across platforms
Sony TV Wi-Fi No Internet Access Issue
apparently sound noticeably worse than on PC
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
some of the highs sounded really distorted
prices may not be accurate
Razer Kraken X is also quite dull
sounds cheap and nasty
the audio quality dropped off
have any companion software and have a somewhat limited control scheme
slightly lacking in terms of brightness
Their wired connection is prone to catching on things while running
Low-treble is severely underemphasized
bendable alone is an obvious plus compared to a stiff microphone
lack of perceived detail and clarity from instrumental resonances
The microphone tends to amplify voices
only works with two separate jacks
background noise is always repelled
Razer Kraken X does not glow
the mic does not come with foam
The soundstage is a little limited
The free software does not offer any special settings
sharper noises are unfortunately not filtered well
spikes at treble in highs that can irritate some users sometimes
Noise cancelling microphone View more details
invisible recesses are hidden in the upholstery
mic can be bent both in front of the mouth and tucked out of sight
much in the box besides the headset itself
Tambourine shakes are difficult to hear
Ultimate is bulky and heavy
Razer Kraken X is only available in black

Razer Kraken X - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	250 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Razer - Video Reviews (9)

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Razer Kraken X - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Magnet material	Neodymium

Weight	8.82 oz

Microphone type	Boom microphone
Microphone sensitivity	-45.0 dB
Microphone frequency	100 - 10000
Microphone direction type	Unidirectional

Noise-canceling	yes

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Closed
Noise isolating	yes

Channels	7.1
Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	< 109
Frequency range	12 - 28000
Diaphragm diameter	1.57 in
Driver size	1.57 in

Cable length	1.3
USB	no

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Razer Kraken X Razer - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.8

Based on 12 reviews

Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken X USB Digital Gaming Headset Review

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 X Razer Kraken X review: “Worthy of the Kraken name - as is its X Lite sibling”

gamesradar

Published: 06.05.2020

Razer Kraken X review: “Worthy of the Kraken name - as is its X Lite sibling”

3.5

Razer's streamlined gaming headset lives up to the Kraken legacy

Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken X Review: A Solid $50 Gaming Headset

Tom's Guide

Published: 03.02.2021

Razer Kraken X Review: A Solid $50 Gaming Headset

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 X Razer Kraken X review: A no-frills take on a headset that had few frills to begin with

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 05.06.2020

Razer Kraken X review: A no-frills take on a headset that had few frills to begin with

3.5

The Razer Kraken X is a budget version of a headset that was already considered entry-level to begin with. It's comfortable enough and sounds good enough for its $50 price tag, but most people are probably better off with the normal Kraken models.

Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken X review: Function and form

Android Authority

Published: 03.10.2020

Razer Kraken X review: Function and form

The Razer Kraken X is an affordable gaming headset for casual and enthusiast gamers alike. Find out if it's worth saving for!

Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken X headset review: I've never known comfort like this

Android Central

Published: 10.08.2020

Razer Kraken X headset review: I've never known comfort like this

You'd think Razer is all out of ideas for Kraken headset variants, but it recently expanded the family with the Kraken X and it's wonderful.

Pokde.Net

Published: 16.08.2021

Razer Kraken X Review - Affordable And Practical For Console Gaming – Pokde.Net

3.6

Looking for an affordable yet practical gaming headset that looks great? Check out our Razer Kraken X review and see if this is the one for you.

Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken X review – a comfortable, budget pick

GamerBraves

Published: 19.08.2019

Razer Kraken X review – a comfortable, budget pick

If you're on a budget and just want a general use headset for any or all of your devices, the Razer

Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken X headset review

pcgamer

Published: 23.07.2019

Razer Kraken X headset review

3.8

Does this new headset live up to the Razer Kraken legacy?

Razer Kraken X Razer Kraken V3 X Review: Light Weight, Heavy Sound

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 31.05.2021

Razer Kraken V3 X Review: Light Weight, Heavy Sound

4.0

Excellent audio doesn’t have to empty your wallet.

RTINGS.com

Published: 19.11.2020

Razer Kraken X Review

3.5

The Razer Kraken X are simple gaming headphones. They have a lightweight design that’s fairly comfortable and a bit less bulky than other Razer headsets we’ve te...