The Kraken X features a great microphone for the money, producing audio recordings that were warm and clear with very little background noise. None of the sub-$50 headsets we tested sounded bad, but rivals from Turtle Beach and Logitech were a bit lacking in bass, volume and clarity by comparison. That same strong directional sound helped us keep tabs on other cars while swerving around in Rocket League, and made it easy to get immersed in the lush environmental sounds of wildlife and waterfalls in Monster Hunter Rise. In Overwatch, the sound of gunfire had a satisfying kick to it, and we could easily hear where enemy footsteps were coming from. The Kraken X’s sound quality is the best we tested in this price range, serving up punchy, balanced audio for every game we threw at it. But the Logitech and Turtle Beach headsets have a slightly more elegant flip-to-mute setup in which you silence yourself by simply flipping the microphone upward. We eventually got used to it - you’ll know you’re muted when that rear button is raised. These controls were easy to reach, but it was sometimes hard to tell when we were muted since there’s no visual indicator for that up front.
Razer’s headset also keeps things simple in terms of controls, with just a volume rocker and a mute button on the back of the left ear. That’s not necessarily a bad thing - we found it to blend into our gaming setup well, and there are black-and-blue and mercury white options available for those who want a bit more pizzazz. With a plastic design that we tested in all black, the Kraken X is about as low-frills as it gets in terms of aesthetics. This set it apart from budget rivals like the Logitech G432 and Turtle Beach Recon 70, which are similarly lightweight but have ear cups that felt much more stiff by comparison. The Razer Kraken X was the clear standout among the many budget gaming headsets we tested, thanks to excellent sound quality, a clear microphone and, most significantly, a comfortable design that we never got the urge to take off.Īt just over half a pound and sporting a set of plush memory foam ear cups, the Kraken X felt snug and secure without weighing us down, and it was easy to forget we were even wearing it during hour-plus gaming sessions. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account
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