Razer Kraken X Headset Review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing and First Look3. Testing4. Closing Thoughts5. View All Pages

Coming in at just £50, the Kraken X is one of the cheapest peripherals I have ever seen from Razer. Thankfully, it is also pretty good despite its more budget-oriented approach.

Starting with the design, it's entirely matte black – with not a drop of a colour anywhere on the headset. This gives it a very stealthy appearance which I quite like in this age of ‘RGB all the things', so if you want something simple and understated, the Kraken X is likely to appeal.

On top of that, is is very light at 250g, while it is also very comfortable to wear for long periods. The big downside here is that the lightness comes from the fact the Kraken X is made entirely from plastic, so it doesn't feel especially premium and I'd want to take extra care when transporting it from one place to another.

The headset does sound good, though. It connects via a standard 3.5mm jack so you can use it across a range of devices, and I enjoyed using the Kraken X while playing Doom on my PC equally as much as when playing Mario Kart on the Switch. It's got a pretty well-balanced overall sound which provides enough bass to give that low-end ‘oomph', while still having a clear mid-range and treble.

It's not as impressive when listening to music, however, and this is one area where I think the Corsair HS50 – a similarly-priced budget headset – has the edge. That said, Razer's offering does come with its own 7.1 Surround Sound software for PC gamers – something which would otherwise be missing from this analog headset – so that could also be something to consider if you like gaming with virtual 7.1.

On the whole, the Razer Kraken X is a very good headset for just £49.99. For me the biggest point of contention is the all-plastic construction, where the HS50 again has the upperhand with its metal yokes and headband. Even so, at this this price it is light, very comfortable, and sounds good when gaming – making it worth buying.

You can buy the Kraken X for £49.99 from Amazon UK HERE.

Pros

• Affordable.
• Stealthy, all-black design.
• Very comfortable and lightweight.
• Sounds great when gaming.
• Impressive mic quality.

Cons

• All-plastic construction doesn't feel especially robust.
• Not the best for listening to music.
• Mic is non-detachable/retractable.

KitGuru says: Razer's Kraken X is a very good option to have if you're looking for a new multi-platform headset.

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