Detailed comparison and review of Razer Kraken and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | |
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| Height | - | 19.1 cm | |
| Width | - | 17.8 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 322 g | 255 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones. |
| Colour | Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette, memory foam, cloth | - | |
| Headband Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 9 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Razer Kraken can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Razer Kraken are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | THX Spatial Audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | 12 - 28000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
| Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 3% | |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 98 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Razer Kraken have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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| Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | Razer Kraken offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | -45 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Sensitivity Margin | +/- 3dB | - | |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 0 dB | - | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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| Controls | Volume control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.3 m | Audio cable USB-C to USB-A cable Micro-USB charge cable |
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| Cable Length | 1.3 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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| OTHERS | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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| Included Accessories | USB audio controller | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Software Certification | Discord Certified | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |