Tested using Methodology v1.5
Updated Jan 17, 2024 01:34 PM
Tested using Methodology v1.6
Updated Mar 01, 2024 10:04 PM
Razer Kraken X
Razer BlackShark V2
The Razer BlackShark V2 are better overall headphones than the Razer Kraken X. The BlackShark V2 are more comfortable, and their boom microphone is detachable. They also have a better-balanced sound profile, and you can even adjust the sound and the microphone settings using their companion software and USB Soundcard. The Kraken X aren't compatible with Razer's software and they don't come with a USB Soundcard. However, their mic does have a better out-of-the-box performance than the BlackShark V2.
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Razer Kraken X
Razer BlackShark V2
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