Razer Blackshark V2 X 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 X* 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 X 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 X 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. Neither the Razer Blackshark V2 X nor the Razer Kraken X can be connected wirelessly. So a wireless connection is not possible. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.
Cable
The cable can be removed neither with the Razer Blackshark V2 X, nor with the Razer Kraken X. This would be especially handy for transport or even wireless use. The Razer Kraken X* offers more in cable length with 1,5 m. With the Razer Blackshark V2 X 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 X 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.
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 Razer Blackshark V2 X 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 X 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 X and Razer Kraken X.
