Logitech G435 Lightspeed vs Razer Kraken X - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take a closer look at the differences between the G435 Lightspeed* 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 Logitech G435 Lightspeed 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 Logitech G435 Lightspeed and Razer Kraken X. Only the Razer Kraken X* can be operated by cable. This is not possible with the Logitech G435 Lightspeed. 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 Logitech G435 Lightspeed* 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 Logitech G435 Lightspeed has a built-in battery. The battery life is up to Logitech G435 Lightspeed.
Audio
Both gaming headsets have a driver of 40 mm and thus do not differ. The bigger the driver, the better and louder low frequencies can be reproduced. However, it depends on more factors and can therefore only be taken as a small benchmark.
For the Logitech G435 Lightspeed the frequency range starts at 20 Hz. For the Razer Kraken X the value is at 12 Hz. The end is at Logitech G435 Lightspeed 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 Logitech G435 Lightspeed* performs better here. The impedance of the Razer Kraken X is at a value of 32 Ω.
The Logitech G435 Lightspeed* supports Dolby Atoms, which is not to be confused with 7.1 surround sound. It is the next generation. Doly Atoms additionally includes sound effects from above. As a rule, a driver or adapter is necessary for this.
Microphone
The microphone frequency range of the Logitech G435 Lightspeed starts at 20 Hz. The microphone of the Razer Kraken X starts at 12 Hz. The microphone of the Logitech G435 Lightspeed 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 Logitech G435 Lightspeed 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.
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 Logitech G435 Lightspeed and Razer Kraken X.