Detailed comparison and review of Razer Barracuda X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
|---|
| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Gaming | - | |
| Height | - | 19 cm | |
| Width | - | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 250 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than Razer Barracuda X headphones. |
| Colour | Quartz | Black | Mercury | White | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | FlowKnit memory foam | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
|---|
| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | - | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Razer Barracuda X are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW | 93 dB | Razer Barracuda X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Razer Triforce titanium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
|---|
| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Cardioid (uni-directional) | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -42 dB | -38 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | +/- 3dB | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
|---|
| Controls | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track | Mute, volume |
|---|
| CABLE | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
|---|
| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
|---|
| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
|---|
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
|---|
| Battery Type | Headset battery | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
|---|
| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
|---|
| OTHERS | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
|---|
| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
