Razer Kraken for Console vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken for Console 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 for Console vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken for Console SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 322 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than Razer Kraken for Console headphones.
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth, cooling gel-infused cushions -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken for Console SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken for Console are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer Kraken for Console offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 109 dB 98 dB Razer Kraken for Console have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken for Console have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken for Console SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Razer Kraken for Console offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -45 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken for Console SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Razer Kraken for Console SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.3 m 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken for Console SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken for Console SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken for Console SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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