What should we consider when choosing a gaming headset?
First of all, that it suits what we are looking for and that it falls within our price range. This is where factors such as virtual or real positioning, comfort, sound performance or simply aesthetics or comfort come into play.
Every user is different and everyone is looking for a certain type of device. There are those who are looking for the best performance / price ratio, who are looking for the best clarity and sound definition or great ergonomics because they have them on their heads for many hours. Fortunately, today we have two models from two different ranges that are more than community tested, winning several awards along the way, so it’s hard for them not to fit what you’re looking for.
Razer kraken
This is one of those headphones that it’s hard to believe what they are worth for their sound and quality, it’s not in vain that they are Amazon Choice and it’s not in vain that they have multiple rewards. As expected, we find a positioning through 7.1 surround sound (only in Windows 10 64 bit) and that now in this new version you get a more padded headband that improves your comfort without affecting flexibility and strength.
Another improvement is its new cooling gel pads with memory foam and thermal transfer fabric, which we will surely appreciate in the summer. Its microphone is cardioid type, it gets two 50mm speakers, bauxite aluminum structure, frequency response of 12 Hz to 28 kHz with impedance of 32 to 1 kHz and the sensitivity of 109 dB.
Finally, it supports PC, Mac, Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch (among many other platforms) thanks to its 3.5 mm mini jack connector. Its price drops by a spectacular 44% from 79.99 dollars to $ 44.99.
Razer BlackShark V2 X
Based on the BlackShark V2 Pro, these renewed BlackShark V2 X are a natural evolution of the same which has only one drawback compared to its brother: it is not wireless. In return, they have a very significant improvement such as the 7.1 virtual surround sound, which will allow us to better position the enemy.
For the rest, we are talking about headphones with Razer’s patented Triforce system with drivers of 50 mm which emit in the three most typical wave frequencies such as treble, midrange and bass with a single diaphragm that emulates the inclusion of three independent diaphragms. This improves the clarity and intensity of the sound with a simpler system, but at the same time more advanced.
Its microphone is cardioid with technology Razer HyperClear, where at the same time it offers noise cancellation and allows better flexibility. Another key feature is the inclusion of a passive noise cancellation system based on better sound insulation thanks to the nearly airtight plush ear pads.
In addition, it does not affect the weight, as we are talking about just 240 grams where its new and soft padding was not noticed despite its thickness. Finally, we have its technical specifications which include a response frequency of 12 Hz to 28 kHz, an impedance of 32 to 1 kHz and a sensitivity of 100 dBSPL, where of course we have a 3.5 mm mini jack connector which gives it the same compatibility as its brother Kraken.
Its price drops 29% to stay in 49.99 dollars.
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