The ear cushions are even bigger than other Razer headsets, yet they’re still comfortable. The headband is self-adjusting, and it is perfect for every head size. The yolks for the headset use plastic, but that is to keep the weight down. The Nari Ultimate has a very solid build quality overall, with premium metal construction. For better or for worse, Razer has succeeded in its mission. That was why the Nari Ultimate was created with one focus in mind: Immersion. Apart from audio quality, there’s isn’t a singular defining feature that separates one high-end headset from another. Razer decided that things were getting a bit boring in the headset department. You can enable it with software, but I wouldn’t bother as the stereo configuration sounds better. This uses a 3.5mm cable for connection, so there’s no dongle for 7.1 surround sound here. On the left earcup, we have the volume dial and the mic switch, both of which are very tactile.
Still, the artificial leather padding on the ear cushions covers that complaint. The headset fits all sizes perfectly, but if you have a bigger head, the ears might touch the drivers. Maybe that’s because of the light clamping force, which is barely noticeable at times. Speaking of which, the headset is surprisingly very comfortable, even more so than other Razer headsets. However, it never feels cheap and at about 235g, it’s easy on the head. The headset is lightweight, as it is made out of plastic entirely.
There is no flashy Chroma RGB here, just a clean matte black aesthetic, which I am personally a fan of. The Kraken X is a slight redesign of the Kraken headset, while still using the same look. If we’re talking bang for your buck, this product is the best that Razer can offer. Of course, there’s much more to the story here than it might initially seem. Take everything great about the original Kraken headset, shrink it down a bit in size, making it lightweight, and the end-product is the Razer Kraken X. Even though other manufacturers have caught up, the legacy of this headset is hard to overlook, and for fans of Razer, this is the best headset you could buy. I wouldn’t recommend it for streaming, but it can get the job done at least.Īpart from that, there’s not much to say about this headset. The treble sounds decent yet could do with a little more definition to it.Īs for microphone quality, the retractable mic on this headset is more than good for in-game voice chat. The mid-range sounds smooth and pleasant. It’s still enjoyable but don’t expect that thump or depth to that bass as in the Nari Ultimate. It’s more balanced than most cheap gaming headsets, and the bass isn’t overpowering. I’ve always been a fan of the retractable microphone, as other configurations like the flip-up mic seem cumbersome.Īs for audio, the Kraken 2019 edition is solid for gaming, watching movies, and even listening to music. We have a lot more color options now, ranging from the classic black to mercury white, black/blue, green, quartz pink, and even a limited edition star wars color. The earcups are comfortable and the padding is thick, no complaints there. The Kraken has aged well, and it still looks great in 2021. The large round plastic earcups, the retractable mic, the triple snakehead logo on both earcups are design elements that scream quality. The design is quite recognizable at this point.
RAZOR HEADSET FOR YOUTUBE PRO
The Kraken 2019 edition is the successor to the Kraken Pro V2, and while not much has changed, it’s still one of the best headsets around. We’ve seen several revisions of this same headset many times before. So, we’ll be going through Razer’s long lineup of headphones, and finding the best ones so you can find one that’s perfect for you.Īs I mentioned above in the introduction, the Kraken headset has been a longtime success. But there are more headsets than that one. The original Kraken headset has been a favorite among people for a long time.
The Kraken lineup is their most successful product line, and for good reason. One might have a better mic while the other might have some extra features. But certain things set one headset apart from the other. They are known to make some of the most recognizable headsets for gaming, on both consoles and PC. However, it’s not all about popularity with Razer. We can say the same for Razer, the crowd support and hype around that brand is unrivaled in the gaming industry. This rarely works, but eventually, when the hype starts going, it doesn’t die down easily. Manufacturers will throw a lot of technical jargon or marketing terms at you to prove that their products are the best. Brand loyalty is just as important in the gaming world as it is in any other industry.