HyperX Cloud II Wireless vs Razer Kraken X - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Cloud II Wireless* and Kraken X* gaming headsets.
What year are the headsets from?
The release year is of course important when comparing two headsets. After all, the release date has an influence on the state of the art and usually also affects the price. The HyperX Cloud II Wireless is from the year 2021 and thus newer than the Razer Kraken X. This one is from the year 2019. Which puts 2 years between the two gaming headsets.
Connection options
Let's start with the connectivity options from HyperX Cloud II Wireless and Razer Kraken X. Only the Razer Kraken X* can be operated by cable. This is not possible with the HyperX Cloud II Wireless. A wired connection reduces connection problems and interference, which is an advantage. In return, the cable can possibly interfere.
Radio offers the disadvantage that there can be interference in the verdinbung. In addition, with radio you are usually dependent on a battery, which can also go flat during use. There is one more difference in the connection. The HyperX Cloud II Wireless* can be connected wirelessly, unlike the Razer Kraken X. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.
Cable and battery
In this comparison, only the HyperX Cloud II Wireless has a built-in battery. The battery life is up to HyperX Cloud II Wireless.
Audio
With a driver size of 53 mm, the HyperX Cloud II Wireless offers more at this point. The Razer Kraken X has a driver size of 40 mm. A larger driver helps reproduce especially low frequencies better and louder. However, it is only one of several factors.
For the HyperX Cloud II Wireless the frequency range starts at 15 Hz. For the Razer Kraken X the value is at 12 Hz. The end is at HyperX Cloud II Wireless for the 20000 Hz and at Razer Kraken X for the 28000 Hz. What is really important here is the range between 50 Hz and 10,000 Hz, which is covered by just about every headset nowadays.
The higher the impedance, the more power a speaker can produce. Also the sound becomes clearer. With a value of 32 Ω the HyperX Cloud II Wireless* performs better here. The impedance of the Razer Kraken X is at a value of 32 Ω.
Both gaming headsets have the option for 7.1 surround sound.
Microphone
Of course, both headsets have a microphone built in, which is also adjustable. The microphone can be removed on the HyperX Cloud II Wireless when it is not needed. This can be interesting in single mode. It can also be an advantage during transport.
In contrast to the Razer Kraken X, the HyperX Cloud II Wireless has a noise suppression. Especially clicks and keyboard strokes are supposed to be suppressed.
The microphone frequency range of the HyperX Cloud II Wireless starts at 15 Hz. The microphone of the Razer Kraken X starts at 12 Hz. The microphone of the HyperX Cloud II Wireless ends at a frequency range of 20000 Hz. The frequency range from the microphone of the Razer Kraken X ends at 28000 Hz.
Volume control and mute
Almost every gaming headset offers the possibility of volume control and mute. So it is also in this case.
Both models offer the option of muting. The operation is done for the HyperX Cloud II Wireless and Razer Kraken X by Auricle.
Which headset has more features?
Finally, let's take a look at the equipment. Here, some models have lighting. These two headsets don't have that, but it doesn't affect the performance negatively. After all, the illumination is just a matter of taste.
Furthermore, some headsets have freely programmable buttons, as is also known from gaming mice or keyboards. But you have to do without this for the HyperX Cloud II Wireless and Razer Kraken X.