Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 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 V3 HyperSense vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 344 g 253 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense headphones.
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam -
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 96 dB 93 dB Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium -
Features Razer HyperSense, Razer Chroma RGB -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional (super-cardioid) Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 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 Kraken V3 HyperSense SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type USB cable - 2 m USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 2 m -
FEATURES Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions RGB lighting RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
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