Razer Kraken 7.1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken 7.1 and SteelSeries Arctis 3. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Kraken 7.1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 3
Product Type Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - USB Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 15.6 cm 20.14 cm
Width 19.8 cm 17.97 cm
Depth 9.8 cm 9.08 cm
Weight 322 g 295.8 g SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than Razer Kraken 7.1 headphones.
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken 7.1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken 7.1 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Windows Sonic surround sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken 7.1.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 112 dB 98 dB Razer Kraken 7.1 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken 7.1.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 3
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -40 dB -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 63 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 3
Controls Mute -
CABLE Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 3
Cable Type USB cable - 2 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Cable Length 2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 3
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis 3
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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