Razer Kraken V3 Pro vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken V3 Pro and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 V3 Pro vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken V3 Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 368 g 253 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Razer Kraken V3 Pro 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 Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
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 Pro.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 96 dB 93 dB Razer Kraken V3 Pro have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken V3 Pro have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium -
Features Razer HyperSense, Razer Chroma RGB -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken V3 Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional (HyperClear 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 -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken V3 Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Mute, volume, Haptics intensity Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Razer Kraken V3 Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.3 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
FEATURES Razer Kraken V3 Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions RGB lighting RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken V3 Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 44 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details (lighting OFF / Haptics OFF): up to 44 hours
(lighting ON / Haptics ON): up to 11 hours
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CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken V3 Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken V3 Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories USB dongle -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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