Razer Blackshark V2 Pro vs Kraken X - Where are the differences?
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 X*.
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 X. 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 X. 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 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 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. The Razer Kraken X* offers more in cable length with 1,5 m. With the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro the cable has a length of 1,3 m. If a USB sound card is included, there may be additional cable.
Audio
With a driver size of 50 mm, the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 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.
The frequency range starts at 12 Hz for both models. The end is at 28000 Hz for both. 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 end of both microphones is 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 Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 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 Razer Blackshark V2 Pro and Razer Kraken X.
