Quick Overview
Razer positions the Razer Kraken X as a affordable headsets, asking $39.99. After 33,000 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.4 stars. We've ranked it #2 out of 23 in this category. Sitting in the top 3 means it's competing directly with the Turtle Beach Recon 50 Headset ($27.88, 4.3★) for the category lead.
On the Head
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. The high rating suggests the clamp force and ear cushion design work for most heads. The Wired 3.5mm setup is straightforward to use day-to-day.
Worth noting on the Razer Kraken X specifically - reviews repeatedly flag "Very light" as a standout.
The Numbers
- Brand: Razer
- Price: $39.99 (slightly above the $37.25 category average)
- Connectivity: Wired 3.5mm
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 33,000
- Category rank: #2 of 23 in headsets
- Cheaper in category: 11 products
- Higher-rated in category: 4 products
- More-reviewed in category: 1 products
From the Reviews
A 4.4-star average from 33,000 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Very light
- Comfortable
Common complaints:
- Bass-heavy
vs. the Category Leaders
At $39.99, the Razer Kraken X sits slightly above the $37.25 category average. 11 options are cheaper and 11 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Turtle Beach Recon 50 Headset ($27.88, 4.3★, 90,085 reviews). It's $12.11 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- SteelSeries Arctis 1 (Wired) - $49.99, 4.5★ (20,000 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- HyperX CloudX Gaming Headset - $49.99, 4.5★ (6,901 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 - $49.99, 4.5★ (6,000 reviews) · Roughly comparable If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the CASLSI Gaming Headset at $14.99.
Should You Buy It?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- First-time buyers who want a safe, well-vetted choice without doing extensive research
- Users who specifically need portability or compact size
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Very light
- Comfortable
Cons:
- Bass-heavy
Bottom Line
8.7/10
Top-3 in the category. Close enough to the leader that personal preference (color, design, brand loyalty) is a fair reason to pick it.