In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | - | Gaming | |
Weight | 322 g | - | |
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) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Razer Kraken can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Razer Kraken are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | THX Spatial Audio | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 12 - 28000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 3% | |
Sensitivity | 109 dB | 98 dB | Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Razer Kraken have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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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 Bluetooth |
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Controls | Volume control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.3 m | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1.2 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Battery Type | - | Handset battery | |
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Battery Life | - | 28 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth |
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Included Accessories | USB audio controller | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Software Certification | Discord Certified | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |