The Razer Kraken X is the third £50 / $50 gaming headset I've tried in almost as many weeks, and by jolly is it a hard one to judge. Compared to the similarly priced Steelseries Arctis 1 , it has a much clearer, more detailed sound when playing games, but even its ultralight, 250g frame can't beat...

"If it ‘aint broke, don't fix it". That's how the saying goes, right Well, Razer's been ignoring that piece of advice over the last fe...

Brilliant 7.1 surround sound on PC; Very comfy; Affordable

Non-detachable mic; 7.1 only on PC

With the Kraken X, the well-known Californian manufacturer Razer adds a low-cost headset to its portfolio that's aimed at beginners as well as more seasoned gamers.

Here at KitGuru we've reviewed plenty of Razer headsets over the years, with some costing as much as £200. We were very interested to hear, then, that Razer has bolstered its headset portfolio with a new model – the Kraken X. The killer feature Pricing.

Affordable; Stealthy; all-black design; Very comfortable and lightweight; Sounds great when gaming; Impressive mic quality

All-plastic construction doesn't feel especially robust; Not the best for listening to music

Good gaming headsets don't have to cost a small fortune.

7.1 channel surround sound; Eyewear channels alleviate temple pressure; Cross-platform compatibility; Onboard control

Ear cups don't rotate; Surround sound exclusive to Windows 10

This is an affordable, no-frills headset to step up your gaming game....

7.1 channel surround sound Eyewear channels alleviate temple pressure Cross-platform compatibility On-board controls

Ear cups don't rotate Surround sound exclusive to Windows 10

Razer has released a new "ultra-light" wired gaming headset named the Kraken X. The Kraken X comes with 7.1 surround sound and is touted as offering all-day gaming comfort. The lightweight headset is priced competitively too – coming in at just £49.99 ($49.99).