When your gaming setup has room for one more accessory, the first question is whether you're missing better audio or better controls. These two add-ons solve different problems: the Razer Kraken X is a gaming headset, while the Nacon is a controller. One improves what you hear, the other improves what you press, so the right choice depends on which gap is hurting your play more.
Quick Verdict
The Razer Kraken X is the audio upgrade, and the Nacon is the control upgrade. If your chat audio is hard to follow or game sounds feel flat, the headset is the more useful pick. If your controller is the weak link, the Nacon gives you the modern inputs you need.
At a Glance
| Razer Kraken X | Nacon 50-1789-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 18.00 | USD 13.00 |
| Type | Wired over-the-ear gaming headset | Wired controller for PlayStation 4 and PC |
| Key features | Surround sound, extra bass, built-in mic, volume and mute controls | Touch pad, vibration motors, SHARE and OPTIONS buttons |
| Connection | 3.5mm jack | Wired |
| Condition | Used, no original box | Open box, damaged outer packaging |
Where the Razer Kraken X Wins
The Razer Kraken X wins when hearing the game clearly is what you need. It brings chat and game audio together in one headset and keeps setup straightforward. If your current sound is thin or hard to follow, this is the more useful upgrade.
Where the Nacon Controller Wins
The Nacon wins when your gamepad is the weak link. It covers the full controller experience in one package, so you get the inputs you expect without adding battery maintenance. If your current pad is worn or lacks modern controls, this is the more useful upgrade.
Product Notes
Razer Kraken X
Hearing the game clearly is the reason to reach for this headset. The built-in microphone and mute button cover team chat, and the volume control lets you adjust the mix without breaking focus. The over-the-ear design adds stereo, extra bass, and surround sound through a 3.5mm jack, and the adjustable headband helps it sit comfortably through longer sessions. The trade-off is the condition: this unit is used and will not come in the original box, though it is in good shape with little to no signs of wear, clear audio, and a working mic. The 1.3m cable is on the short side, so it suits a desk setup or a console that sits close to your seat. If audio is what's holding your setup back, this is the pick.
Nacon 50-1789-01
When your controller feels like the weak link, this PlayStation 4 and PC gamepad gets you back in the action. It includes a touch pad, vibration motors, and dedicated SHARE and OPTIONS buttons, so it covers the core controls of a modern controller. A 90-day warranty is included, which takes some risk out of the open-box purchase. The caveats are about packaging and content: the outer box may show scuffs, dents, or rips, or it may be repackaged, even though the controller itself is described as brand-new and unused. Downloadable content, trials, subscriptions, or bundled games may not be included, so this is a controller-first purchase rather than a complete bundle. If a worn-out pad is the problem and you already have a headset you like, this is the straightforward replacement.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the Razer Kraken X if your game audio is the weak link. At its $18 listed price, you get a headset aimed at clear chat and fuller game sound. Choose the Nacon if you need a dependable gamepad; at $13, it covers modern controller essentials and costs $5 less than the headset. If you already have a headset you like, the Nacon fills the control gap. If audio is the problem, the Razer makes the bigger difference.
