Razer Kraken X

Razer is one of the best brands when it comes to gaming machines and peripherals. The Kraken X is one of their best-rated gaming headsets, it was featured in a lot of the lists for top options in this segment.

Design, build & features

The Razer Kraken X has an understated design with large sized ear-cups that have soft memory foam cushioning on them, as does the headband. The high quality cushioning and overall light build of the headset is ideal for extended gaming sessions as it makes them very comfortable. The headband is made sturdy so your headset is durable. This headset is mostly available in black, with a white with grey trim options as well. The ear-cups feature the slick Razer logo on the outside.

The controls are on the ear-cup, with a dial for volume and a button to mute one's mic. The mini-boom mic is fixed, which can be a bit annoying but is not a deal-breaker with this level of sound and build quality. The mic utilizes a cardioid pattern to pick up sound, focusing on your mouth and helping keep out background noise. This lets one communicate clearly within their games, helping you with team strategies.

The tech used for this headset is some of the best, it houses 40mm drivers with Neodymium magnets and features 7.1 surround sound. This level of surround has spatial audio, letting one experience their game environment in a more complete sense, with improved directional sounds coming at you.

Comments

The Razer Kraken X is compatible with all kinds of platforms with its 3.5mm audio jack, one could use it with their Xbox, PlayStation, PC or even their mobile.

This headset is one of the top options due to the fact that the pricing is very ideal for the quality of build and sound it provides. The price is in the lower mid-range, making it relatively affordable.