Brand | Razer |
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Series | Kraken X |
Item model number | RZ04-02960100-R3U1 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Item Weight | 9.7 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 3.47 x 8.27 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.3 x 3.47 x 8.27 inches |
Color | Green Lighting Only |
Manufacturer | Razer |
ASIN | B07ZK6JLJM |
Date First Available | November 14, 2019 |
Razer Kraken X USB Ultralight Gaming Headset: 7.1 Surround Sound - Lightweight Frame - Green Logo Lighting - Integrated Audio Controls - Bendable Cardioid Microphone - for PC - Classic Black
Brand | Razer |
Model Name | Kraken X |
Color | Green Lighting Only |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
About this item
- Immersive, 7.1 Surround Sound for Positional Audio: Outfitted with custom-tuned 40 mm drivers, capable of software-enabled surround sound
- Designed for All-Day Comfort: The lightest Kraken USB headset ever at 275 grams, around 40% lighter than the competition
- Bendable Noise Cancelling Microphone: A cardioid mic reduces background and ambient noises for crystal-clear communication
- In-Headset Audio Controls: Includes an analog volume control wheel and mic mute switch on the headset for quick and convenient adjustments
- Durable Construction: The Kraken X frame is flexible and built to last, able to withstand daily, care-free use
- Green, Logo Earcup Lighting: Emanates green lighting from each earcup's Razer logo
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For gaming | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Sound quality | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Noise cancellation | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
Comfort | — | 4.0 | 3.3 | — | — | 4.2 |
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connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | In Ear | — | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | USB Digital | 3.5mm Jack | usb | usb | usb | usb |
noise control | active noise cancellation | — | sound isolation | — | sound isolation | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | USB | — | USB | — | usb | USB |
cable feature | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
control type | Volume Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Volume Control | — |
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For Gamers. By Gamers. It's not just a tagline. It's a mission. It's exactly what drives Razer to create products which constantly tilt the competition in your favor. From behind the drawing board all the way to the tournament stage, each step is controlled by the undeniable desire for all gamers - to always win.
Razer Kraken X USB
The Razer Kraken X USB is an ultra-light digital gaming headset built with superior comfort and sound. Harness accurate positional audio with 7.1 surround sound, as the soft ear cushions, adjustable headband and earcup lighting let you game in style and comfort.
- Surround Sound: Accurate positional audio for the competitive advantage
- Ultra-Light: Extremely light at just 275g
- Bendable Cardioid Microphone: Suppresses noise from the back and sides
- Oval Ear Cushions & Adjustable Headband Slider: For total comfort and durability
- Custom-Tuned 40mm Drivers: Superior audio clarity and punchy bass for a wider soundscape
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7.1 Surround SoundExperience 7.1 surround sound for accurate positional audio across any game environment—from explosive all-out wars or stealthy covert operations. *Only available on Windows 10 64-bit |
Ultra-Light ComfortEngineered to be extremely light at just 275g, experience superior audio as you game for hours without being weighed down by your headset. |
Bendable Cardioid MicrophoneThe cardioid pickup pattern records sound from a tighter angle. It ensures your voice is heard clearly when you speak and rejects noise from the sides and back of your mic. |
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Oval Ear Cushions & Adjustable Headband SliderThe oval design with leatherette creates a comfortable fit and plush feel. An adjustable headband slider provides greater flexibility while being durable to twisting and bending over time. |
Custom-Tuned 40mm DriversThe superior sound clarity and punchy bass simulate a wide soundscape when gaming. From subtle footsteps to powerful explosions, in-game audio is delivered in lifelike detail. |
Earcup LightingTurn on the style as you light up the competition with a menacing, green underglow that emanates from each earcup. |
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The ultra-light Razer Kraken x USB is a digital gaming headset built with superior comfort, Extended durability, and crystal-clear sound. Harness accurate positional audio with 7.1 surround sound while the soft ear cushions and adjustable headband lets you game in total comfort.
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Customers like the sound quality and comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention that the volume does get loud enough, the mic is very good and that it does a pretty good job at canceling background noise. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality, value, performance, appearance, and fit.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. For example, they say the sound is very good, the sound canceling is pretty good, and the volume does get loud enough that you can actually use the headset. The mic is very well done and people can hear you all the time. The ear cups are spacious and encircle your entire ear with room to move around.
"...Lets get started with the sheer amount of bass. Gunshots feel more like they are being fired from a gun. Music I listen to has much more backbone...." Read more
"...The fit of the headphones is good. The sound quality is good...." Read more
"...Adjustable and very comfortable. The ear cups are spacious and encircle your entire ear with room to move around the headset..." Read more
"...Everything sounds a bit more muffled and dirty...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the ear muff part is squishy and sits great with their glasses. The padding helps keep the headset more comfortable, and the padded earpads are nice and soft. The headphones are light and easy to wear for hours at a time, and have a good ergonomic design.
"...too muggy for prolonged use... for extended sessions they feel absolutely great...." Read more
"...It had a quite good sound quality (including good mic) and was fairly comfortable...." Read more
"...No real on-ear fatigue for me.- Microphone quality is pretty solid. It's about as good as I've owned when compared to other gaming headsets...." Read more
"...4. Very nice styling without being obnoxious5. Very Comfy6...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headset. Some mention that the mic quality is very good, the build quality is good, and the cord is of good quality. However, others say that the plastic is flimsy, not very durable, and breaks easily.
"...The plastic 'band' that goes around your head isn't reinforced very well, specifically the parts above where the cusion for your head and the 'side..." Read more
"overall decent, but I would have expected these to last well over 3 years..." Read more
"...picture shows result , second picture , is just a manufacturing flaw with the replacement set I just purchased a month ago ...." Read more
"...nice out of the box, foam and leather material on the earcups felt good quality.- The lighting on the earcups looks slick when set up...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headset. Some mention that it has great quality for the price, while others say that it's overpriced for the quality.
"...Conclusion; Nice headset for the money, with some drawbacks...." Read more
"...But I do wonder where the quality control is? This is pricier than other headsets. We shall see." Read more
"PROS:- The built quality is really good- Price is fair-..." Read more
"...Not cheap but under $100. 2 1/2 months in they cracked on crown piece of headset. Contacted Amazon who put me in touch with Razer...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work very well and have decent longevity for the price, while others say that it broke and wasn't usable. The eyewear channel seems to work, but some customers report issues with the surround sound and the ability to use the headset on warzones.
"...The eyewear channel seems to work. I wear glasses and did not feel any discomfort from the earcup pinching my glasses.- Loud...." Read more
"...They may not be the best, but they work VERY well and have decent longevity for $20!!Observations (positive):1...." Read more
"...in a field of cheap headphones, but I took stars off for the reduced workability." Read more
"...far from the most expensive headphones you can buy, no doubt, but they work well. I bought these to replace a pair that the head strap broke on...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the headphones. Some mention that it looks good, while others say that it has a poor design. They say the design or materials are flawed, and the headphones look hideous.
"...The sound quality I found (possibly because of the bass) to be absolutely gorgeous...." Read more
"...this headset back in November 2020, I could tell that the hardware was very cheaply made--but I ignored it and continued using it as the sound..." Read more
"...Looks good. Just kind of a subtle, clean look without all the frills of a more "GaM3R" model.CONS-..." Read more
"...Seriously flawed product design...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that it works well, fits nicely, and fits small heads. However, others say that it's a little tight on their head and won't sit tight on the face.
"...This said radius is quite big, so even moving the mic far away from my face still picks me up...." Read more
"...The fit of the headphones is good. The sound quality is good...." Read more
"...The earcups were too small. After wearing it for about an hour, there was discomfort from the pressure wherever the earcup went over my ear...." Read more
"...Adjustable and very comfortable. The ear cups are spacious and encircle your entire ear with room to move around the headset..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the mic of the headphones. They mention that it is awful, the surround sound drivers are bad, and the sound quality is poor and muffled. The mute button is bothersome, and it cuts in and out unpredictably. Some customers also report that the feedback from the mic into the left speaker is annoying. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the mic.
"I’m going to give this product 5 stars even though the microphone broke the first day I used it. The fit of the headphones is good...." Read more
"...Even when gaming it does a poor job of emulating surround sound, so it's just not worth it...." Read more
"...The surround sound drivers are bad. They "muffle" sounds that come from behind rather than simulating any kind of directional audio...." Read more
"...Why have this, anyways?3. Gain on the mic is weak even with all appropriate settings on max..." Read more
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I am writing this review at 3 month of owning this headset hoping anyone who happens to read it will find it useful. I ordered this when my previous headset had broke (Which I later found out was planned and guaranteed by the company that made that model).
This headset surprised me more than anything upon first opening it.
Lets get started with the sheer amount of bass. Gunshots feel more like they are being fired from a gun. Music I listen to has much more backbone. It could be that my old headset just didn't have much more bass than earbuds, but this headset is quite well for its bass. There are even settings to turn up the bass! Though, I honestly wish there were options software-wise to reduce bass, as sometimes its a bit much and your regular usage feels too loud or might make your ears hurt. Perhaps you could turn the bass in certain games down, but I wish it could be done with the headset.
The sound quality I found (possibly because of the bass) to be absolutely gorgeous. Music I once found just the regular normal became tear-jerking and chill-inducing. Games couldn't sound better.
The noise cancellation is insane, and honestly a bit too much for me. This is situational though, but my family does have to yell a bit louder to call me for dinner. However, if what you want is noise cancellation, this headset is best for it! Its like you are entering a portal, but for your ears, every time you put these on! The outside world stops existing for a bit and your games come to life in a whole other level of immersion.
Because of how locking-in this headset is, the complaint about your ears getting hot since there's nowhere for the heat to escape these almost air-tight covers is often. But, that is why Razer has options for coolant variants at a steeper price, which honestly fits well.
The headset I had previously had 3 customizable buttons on the side, as well as an auto-muting microphone (with a light to let you know when its muted) that disconnects when you raise it. This has neither. You have to click the microphone off here, which is fine.
On the subject of microphone, it is incredible quality, honestly a bit too good for me. Rather than having a radius that picks up less noise as you go further, it appears to have a set radius where it picks up sound way too well before having a sort of 'wall' where it can barely pick up sound. This said radius is quite big, so even moving the mic far away from my face still picks me up. This is good for the obvious reasons, but a bit unhelpful when it picks up EVERY noise you make. Yes, you can lower the levels/sensitivity in microphone settings on your computer as well as in Softwares individually, and finding the right levels arent hard, but its a bit much to start.
However, what really got me to write this review and why I had said pictures attached is this headsets major (Or potentially minor depending on how you use it) design flaw:
The plastic 'band' that goes around your head isn't reinforced very well, specifically the parts above where the cusion for your head and the 'side plastic' connect. This is not jointed and instead is just a round piece of plastic. I was used to taking my headset off by moving the ears away from me, widening the headset, since the other headset I had handled that just fine. This headset does not though. The parts I described on either side are sensitive and just after these 3 months, one of them broke and gave way. I had to reinforce it with vinyl tape and a thin scrap of metal to give it the right shape, but no matter what it was broken.
I feel like this could be worked on, though until then as the customer, I suggest YOU make sure to take this headset off either by turning it backwards to take out from behind you, or to turn it forwards and remove it that way. As evident by how long mine lasted so far, separating the ears from your head has proven to be a breaking point for a design flaw.
Nothing wrong with this headset, as all pieces of tech have their own issues, like bugs in a game, just make sure to take care of this well.
TLTR:
Sounds quality, noise cancellation, bass, microphone all over perform substantially. Your ears can get hot but its not that bead. The only real issue is physical strain of the overall structure. Just be sure to take this off without stretching it sideways and instead turning it backwards or forwards to avoid breaking the top and needing to either get a replacement or augment/modify it like I did (Which worked quite well to allow this to last longer)
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2020
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I am writing this review at 3 month of owning this headset hoping anyone who happens to read it will find it useful. I ordered this when my previous headset had broke (Which I later found out was planned and guaranteed by the company that made that model).
This headset surprised me more than anything upon first opening it.
Lets get started with the sheer amount of bass. Gunshots feel more like they are being fired from a gun. Music I listen to has much more backbone. It could be that my old headset just didn't have much more bass than earbuds, but this headset is quite well for its bass. There are even settings to turn up the bass! Though, I honestly wish there were options software-wise to reduce bass, as sometimes its a bit much and your regular usage feels too loud or might make your ears hurt. Perhaps you could turn the bass in certain games down, but I wish it could be done with the headset.
The sound quality I found (possibly because of the bass) to be absolutely gorgeous. Music I once found just the regular normal became tear-jerking and chill-inducing. Games couldn't sound better.
The noise cancellation is insane, and honestly a bit too much for me. This is situational though, but my family does have to yell a bit louder to call me for dinner. However, if what you want is noise cancellation, this headset is best for it! Its like you are entering a portal, but for your ears, every time you put these on! The outside world stops existing for a bit and your games come to life in a whole other level of immersion.
Because of how locking-in this headset is, the complaint about your ears getting hot since there's nowhere for the heat to escape these almost air-tight covers is often. But, that is why Razer has options for coolant variants at a steeper price, which honestly fits well.
The headset I had previously had 3 customizable buttons on the side, as well as an auto-muting microphone (with a light to let you know when its muted) that disconnects when you raise it. This has neither. You have to click the microphone off here, which is fine.
On the subject of microphone, it is incredible quality, honestly a bit too good for me. Rather than having a radius that picks up less noise as you go further, it appears to have a set radius where it picks up sound way too well before having a sort of 'wall' where it can barely pick up sound. This said radius is quite big, so even moving the mic far away from my face still picks me up. This is good for the obvious reasons, but a bit unhelpful when it picks up EVERY noise you make. Yes, you can lower the levels/sensitivity in microphone settings on your computer as well as in Softwares individually, and finding the right levels arent hard, but its a bit much to start.
However, what really got me to write this review and why I had said pictures attached is this headsets major (Or potentially minor depending on how you use it) design flaw:
The plastic 'band' that goes around your head isn't reinforced very well, specifically the parts above where the cusion for your head and the 'side plastic' connect. This is not jointed and instead is just a round piece of plastic. I was used to taking my headset off by moving the ears away from me, widening the headset, since the other headset I had handled that just fine. This headset does not though. The parts I described on either side are sensitive and just after these 3 months, one of them broke and gave way. I had to reinforce it with vinyl tape and a thin scrap of metal to give it the right shape, but no matter what it was broken.
I feel like this could be worked on, though until then as the customer, I suggest YOU make sure to take this headset off either by turning it backwards to take out from behind you, or to turn it forwards and remove it that way. As evident by how long mine lasted so far, separating the ears from your head has proven to be a breaking point for a design flaw.
Nothing wrong with this headset, as all pieces of tech have their own issues, like bugs in a game, just make sure to take care of this well.
TLTR:
Sounds quality, noise cancellation, bass, microphone all over perform substantially. Your ears can get hot but its not that bead. The only real issue is physical strain of the overall structure. Just be sure to take this off without stretching it sideways and instead turning it backwards or forwards to avoid breaking the top and needing to either get a replacement or augment/modify it like I did (Which worked quite well to allow this to last longer)
nice headset with mic .. windows 10/11 find it ok and the Mic works fine in game .I use steam apps .
snug fit when new .. tried to adjust to fit less tight and the first picture shows result , second picture , is just a manufacturing flaw with the replacement set I just purchased a month ago . Amazon and vendor allowed me to replace it but I barely got under time liimit by 3 days so beware .
again very nice headset for the price.
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2023
nice headset with mic .. windows 10/11 find it ok and the Mic works fine in game .I use steam apps .
snug fit when new .. tried to adjust to fit less tight and the first picture shows result , second picture , is just a manufacturing flaw with the replacement set I just purchased a month ago . Amazon and vendor allowed me to replace it but I barely got under time liimit by 3 days so beware .
again very nice headset for the price.
Now... to get into the specifics...
Sound: The sound is a little bit scooped (mid range frequencies are cut, for those of you not savvy with the jargon) but really isn't that bad at all. In fact, it's just enough to keep your ears from getting fatigued too quickly without being so much that it is lacking and missed. For both gaming and music these headphones do sound pretty great.
Surround Sound: I do NOT recommend you download and utilize the Razer surround sound algorithm download key that comes on a little card. It is not needed and it definitely causes phasing in certain areas of the frequency spectrum. It's especially bad when listening to music which is a stereo source. This is extremely noticeable in the mids which are already dipped without the algorithm but are not alone in suffering (lows and highs are affected too). Even when gaming it does a poor job of emulating surround sound, so it's just not worth it. For the sake of sound quality... Keep it "natural" stereo for all uses and ignore that download.
Fit: The fit is quite great. Adjustable and very comfortable. The ear cups are spacious and encircle your entire ear with room to move around the headset (adjust how they sit on your head) and still keep your ears from touching the edges of the thick cushions that are keeping the speakers a respectable distance above your ear.
Fit (continued): Even with the all encompassing fit they don't let the air get too stagnant around your ears and will not create an environment too muggy for prolonged use... for extended sessions they feel absolutely great. I personally use them to listen to music while working on the phones for 9-12 hours at a time followed by switching over to gaming afterwards without issue.
Duribility: As I alluded to in my intro/summary, if you are capable of using these like a human being and not like some ape who is smashing things when they die in game or continually pulling on tangled cables with swift movements because they have no idea how to cable manage when setting up, these will definitely last you quite some time.
Afterthought: I haven't researched if they already exist or not, but if they have a wireless version of these that maintain the exact same fit and frequency response (bold request, I know) so I could walk around my house and listen to music/work then I would definitely have to say: [insert Futurama Fry "shut up and take my money" meme here]
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Assim que conectei o cabo ele instalou o razer synaps e eu pude fazer minhas config e registrar o produto, 100% ORIGINAL.
Tô satisfeito demais e valeu cada centado da compra.
This headset was delivered quickly and was fully "as advertised" in terms of functional quality and appearance. It's comfortable (I wear it for several hours at a time), the sound quality is excellent (immersive gaming experience), and I've had no complaints from others about the sound quality from the microphone. Could be a good or bad characteristic, depending on circumstances: the noise cancellation is pretty good. I can't always hear when someone is talking to me from elsewhere in the house, but I also don't have to hear the TV or conversations that don't concern me when I'm focused on what's happening in the headset (computer). The rubber USB cord is quite long and the mic stays where I place it (firm but flexible arm). Razer software for customizing performance is also good: user intuitive (for me, anyway) with lots of options. I have other Razer products, so this was simply and 'plug and play' addition for the Razer user interface. I recommend this product.