Razer Blackshark V2 Pro vs Kraken - Where are the differences?

Let's compare the two Razer branded gaming headsets and take a closer look at the differences between the Blackshark V2 Pro* and Kraken*.

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 Razer Blackshark V2 Pro is from the year 2020 and thus newer than the Razer Kraken. This one is from the year 2019. Which puts about a year between the two models.

Connection options

Let's start with the connectivity options from Razer Blackshark V2 Pro and Razer Kraken. Both give you the option to be wired. 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 Razer Blackshark V2 Pro* can be connected wirelessly, unlike the Razer Kraken. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.

Cable and battery

In this comparison, only the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro has a built-in battery. The battery life is up to Razer Blackshark V2 Pro.

The cable can only be removed on the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro. This is advantageous when a headset is used or transported wirelessly. In terms of cable length, both models are on par with 1,3 m. With a USB sound card, additional cable can be added.

Audio

Both gaming headsets have a driver of 50 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.

The frequency range starts at 12 Hz for both models. The end is at Razer Blackshark V2 Pro for the 28000 Hz and at Razer Kraken for the 280000 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 both models are equal here.

7.1 surround sound is offered by the two gaming headsets from the comparison.

Microphone

Of course, both headsets have a microphone built in, which is also adjustable. The microphone can be removed on the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro when it is not needed. This can be interesting in single mode. It can also be an advantage during transport.

Neither of them has noise suppression. To suppress keystrokes or mouse clicks for the others this is handy.

Both microphones have a frequency range which starts at 12 Hz. The microphone of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro ends at a frequency range of 28000 Hz. The frequency range from the microphone of the Razer Kraken ends at 280000 Hz.

Volume control and mute

Almost every gaming headset offers the possibility of volume control and mute. So it is also in this case.

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 Razer Blackshark V2 Pro and Razer Kraken.