Razer Kraken X vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken X and SteelSeries Arctis 1. 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 X vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 250 g 288 g Razer Kraken X are lighter than Razer Kraken X headphones.
Colour Mercury | Classic black | Console -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer Kraken X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 109 dB 98 dB Razer Kraken X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (uni-directional) Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Razer Kraken X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -45 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Mute, volume control Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.3 m 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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