Razer Kraken vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken 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 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20.14 cm
Width - 17.97 cm
Depth - 9.08 cm
Weight 322 g 295.8 g SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth -
Headband Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio Windows Sonic surround sound
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 109 dB 98 dB Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis 3
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -45 dB -48 dB
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis 3
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis 3
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis 3
Included Accessories USB audio controller -
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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