My voice came out loud and clear, while the music in the background could only be heard as a faint thrum in the distance. I put this to the test, playing loud music through my smartphone while recording my voice on Audacity. This results in the headset’s microphone ignoring background noise, so it doesn’t drown your voice out. The Razer Kraken X uses a cardioid pattern, which means it picks up sound from the front and sides but not the rear. For the price, you’re still getting a very capable and versatile headset. The headset performed well, with clear vocals and instrumentals, although it didn’t quite offer that punch which rock songs demand. I also used the Razer Kraken X for music playback. This will then link to your Razer account, allowing you to use it with multiple computers but, unfortunately, not with consoles – the Kraken X still works with the PS4, Xbox and Switch, you just miss out on 7.1 surround sound.
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To enable the 7.1 surround sound, you must download software from Razer’s website and then punch in a code that comes bundled in the box – important to bear in mind if you’re buying second-hand. I found this to be really useful in Apex Legends, as footsteps consistently alerted me to incoming threats. To make up for this, the Kraken X features 7.1 surround sound, allowing you to pinpoint the precise location of your enemy. I certainly felt like I was missing out by having a sub-par bass – those who want a super-accurate blockbuster audio experience will need to look elsewhere. When playing Apex Legends though, I immediately noticed that explosions and gunfire lacked depth and sounded a little hollow compared to more expensive gaming headsets I’ve used recently. For dialogue and soundtracks, this headset can do a competent job. The inspiring soundtrack of Civilization VI sounded great with the headset, as did Sean Bean’s purring monologues. Volume can be cranked up to a high decibel while retaining a high level of detail. The audio quality is good but nothing exceptional to boast about. The Razer Kraken X isn’t the most expensive gaming headset out there, so you’re going to have to make a few compromises. That said, I do love the green of the standard Razer Kraken and wish this was an option with the Kraken X. The white plastic complements the grey padding well here, and it’s a nice change to the blacks and silvers you usually find with peripherals, without going garish with flamboyant colours. Razer has recently been expanding the colour options of its peripherals to appeal to a broader audience, and I’m a big fan. You can use the headset in classic black, a PlayStation black /blue combo and, now, Mercury White. It’s a basic look, but it still looks classy and stylish, just like most Razer products. The microphone is supported by a flexible cable which can be twisted and bent without fear it’s going to snap off. The headband can easily be stretched or even extended by a couple of centimetres if it needs to clamp around a bigger head. The rest of the headset is made of plastic, but with a sturdy build and smooth finish, it certainly doesn’t feel cheap. Weighing only 250g, the Kraken X shouldn’t weigh down your head after extending hours of gaming. Only after multiple hours of play that I felt a slight pinching on my ears – otherwise, it was pleasingly snug. In fact, the only difference to this and the Razer Kraken X Lite is the inclusion of on-headset volume control and microphone switch.īut why fix something that isn’t broke, right? The Razer Kraken X is a very comfortable headset thanks to the thick memory foam around the ear cups and the underside of the headband. The Razer Kraken X looks almost identical to the rest of the Kraken headset lineup. But, with a starting retail price of £49.99, there’s no issue with such simplicity.Īnd now refreshed with a Mercury White colour option, the Razer Kraken remains one of the best gaming headsets at an affordable price. It uses a wired connection, features 7.1 surround sound and a bendy, undetachable microphone. The Razer Kraken X is a very straight-forward gaming headset. The Razer Kraken X is a refreshing middle-ground offering. Gaming headsets are usually either bargain-bucket quality or pimped out with so many features that the price has rocketed to hundreds of pounds.
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