Razer Kraken 7.1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken 7.1 and SteelSeries Arctis 1. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Kraken 7.1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - USB Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 15.6 cm 18.9 cm
Width 19.8 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 9.8 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 322 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than Razer Kraken 7.1 headphones.
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken 7.1 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 112 dB 98 dB Razer Kraken 7.1 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken 7.1.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Razer Kraken 7.1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -40 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 63 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Mute Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type USB cable - 2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 2 m 3.05 m
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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