Razer Kraken
Score: 96/100
Logitech G522
Score: 89/100Rankings
The 2019 Razer Kraken is a wired over-ear headset with 50 mm drivers, a retractable cardioid mic and software-enabled 7.1 surround. It offers a durable aluminum frame and broad platform compatibility via a 3.5 mm jack.
The Logitech G522 is a premium wireless gaming headset featuring 40 mm PRO-G drivers, a detachable BLUE VO!CE microphone, tri-mode connectivity and up to 90 hours of battery life when RGB is off. It adds extensive RGB customization but lacks a 3.5 mm jack and Xbox support.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
50 mmbest | 40 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 Hzbest | 20 Hzbest |
20,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hzbest | |
— | 90 hoursbest | |
— | 97 dBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 321 g | 290 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 70 Hzbest |
— | 20,000 Hzbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 50 mm | 40 mm |
Microphone(2) | ||
Microphone Type | Retractable Cardioid | detachable boom |
Detachable Microphone | false | true |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Wired 3.5mm | Lightspeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 321 g | 290 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Kraken's comfort, sturdy aluminum construction and immersive audio, especially when paired with THX Spatial Audio. However, they note that the headset's bass-heavy tuning can mask dialogue and that the higher-priced Kraken Ultimate offers minimal extra benefit beyond lighting and THX support.
Everyday users love the headset's comfort, durability and the punchy sound of the large drivers, often calling it the most comfortable they've owned. Recurring complaints focus on excessive bass, software hiccups with Razer Synapse, and the lack of a detachable cable.
Professional reviewers praise the G522 for its superb BLUE VO!CE microphone, comfortable lightweight build, and impressive battery endurance, while noting the flat music profile and reduced battery life with RGB as drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the headset's comfort, clear microphone, and striking RGB lighting, but complain about a loose fit on smaller heads, lack of Xbox compatibility, and faster battery drain with lighting on.
“The hardware in the Krakens is excellent... My husband loves these phones (and I do, too!)”
“These phones should not be offered sans the THX Spatial Audio-it's kind of baffling that they are.”
“the most comfortable I've ever worn”
