Razer Kraken X vs HyperX Cloud Core (2016)

The Razer Kraken X has done remarkably well in a large number of roundups done by reliable sources that perform their own hands-on testing, such as Android Central, SoundGuys, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, and Digital Camera World. It earned numerous awards - "Best budget option" from Android Central, "Best Super Cheap Option" from SoundGuys, and "The best cheap gaming headset for serious sound" from Tom's Guide.

As for the HyperX Cloud Core KHX-HSCC-BK, it wasn't able to earn a top spot in any roundups from trusted sources that conduct their own hands-on testing. Nevertheless, it managed to impress reviewers at Techradar, Rtings, and Wirecutter (NYTimes) enough to make it onto their respective shortlists.

We conducted an analysis of all of the review data that we could find on these two products. First, we focused on sources that tested and rated both of them, like Rtings, and learned that they all showed a preference for the HyperX Cloud Core KHX-HSCC-BK.

Then we took a look at the highest review scores that these two Gaming Headsets received. We found that the Razer Kraken X managed to earn a rating of 9 from Android Central, whereas the HyperX Cloud Core KHX-HSCC-BK got its highest, 8, score from reviewers at Techradar.

Finally, we compared them to other Gaming Headsets on the market and found that the two of them got reviewed similarly to the majority of their competitors. The overall average review score for Gaming Headsets in general is 7.2 out of 10, whereas the Razer Kraken X and HyperX Cloud Core KHX-HSCC-BK managed averages of 7.2 and 6.8 points, respectively.

It should be noted that it might not be entirely fair to do a direct Razer Kraken X vs. HyperX Cloud Core KHX-HSCC-BK comparison due to the difference in their pricing; some sources have a tendency to review more premium products better than more affordable ones.