SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Razer Kraken V3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer Kraken V3. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Razer Kraken V3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - USB-A
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 372 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband 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 V3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken V3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Kraken V3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer Chroma RGB
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional (super-cardioid)
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer Kraken V3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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