Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Razer Kraken X. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 250 g | Razer Kraken X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Mercury | Classic black | Console | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leatherette, memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| 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 | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 12 - 28000 Hz | Razer Kraken X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 109 dB | Razer Kraken X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken X |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Cardioid (uni-directional) | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -45 dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 60 dB | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken X |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume control |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken X |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 1.3 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.3 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken X |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken X |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken X |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |
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