Razer kraken headset review Razer hopes to have cracked the cheap gaming headset code with the Razer Kraken X, a wired, no-nonsense headset that costs just $50 USD. Gamers don’t get much in the way of features but the onboard controls, boom mic, and surround sound cover the necessities. Editor’s note: this Razer Kraken X review was updated on November 8, to. 1 Razer Kraken X 2 Starting with in-game sound effects, we really liked how easy the Razer Kraken makes it to discern where sounds like a gunshot, footsteps, or vehicle engine noises are coming from. Our blindfolded judge could accurately identify the direction of the sound just about every time. The closed-back design of the Razer Kraken cuts down external noise. 3 Razer BlackShark V2 X review 4 A cheaper alternative to the tricked-out Kraken, the X boasts a more streamlined design than you might be used to from Razer cans. However, make no mistake—the quality is still there. Despite. 5 The Razer Kraken V3 X is fine to wear for long periods of time as they do not tend to get very hot or warm with long usage, unlike many other over-the-ear styled gaming headphones I have. 6 The Razer Kraken V3 is a very nice gaming headset. The boosted bass response makes gunshots and blasts sound prominent but not overwhelming. In CS:GO, gunshots from powerful guns are the loudest element of the game but I can still hear things around me. Similarly, bomb explosions have just the right amount of boom. 7 Razer Kraken Tournament Edition 8 9 10