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Razer

Razer Kraken X Ultralight

Name: Razer Kraken X Ultralight
Brand: Razer
SKU: B07RMC5BRL
Price: 84.00 USD

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$84

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Key specs

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm32%Bluetooth29%2.4GHZ25%Wired-usb-c10%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 32% of the 182 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 149).

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired-3.5mm
Platform Compatibility: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Mobile

Build

Material Ear Cups: Memory foam
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic
Material Headband: Polycarbonate-ABS with padding

Design

Headband Type: Adjustable over-head
Color Options: Black, blue, green, white
Foldable: No
Weight: 250 g

Features

Control Type: Physical buttons

Microphone

Boom Style: Built-in (no boom)
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Microphone: Yes

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Driver Size: 40 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
Frequency Response High Hz: 28000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 12 Hz
Impedance: 32 Ω
Surround Sound Format: Virtual 7.1

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.1/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byLil KatzContributorReviewed November 2022

Isolation2.2

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity7.5

Design8.0

Portability7.0

Value8.5

The verdict

If you need a functional gaming headset that gets the job done without draining your wallet, the Razer Kraken X is a promising option. It features the familiar all-black design we've come to recognize from Razer and supports 7.1-channel surround sound.

✓What we like

✓7.1 channel surround sound

✓Eyewear channels alleviate temple pressure

✓Cross-platform compatibility

✓Onboard control

✕What could be better

✕Ear cups don’t rotate

✕Surround sound exclusive to Windows 10

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