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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB-A | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB cable - 1.3 m | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | 1.3 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |