SteelSeries Arctis Prime vs. Razer Barracuda X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Prime and Razer Barracuda X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Prime vs. Razer Barracuda X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Prime Razer Barracuda X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series - Gaming
Weight - 250 g
Colour - Quartz | Black | Mercury
Earpad Material Leather-like FlowKnit memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium, steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Prime Razer Barracuda X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 10 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 92 dB 96 dB/mW Razer Barracuda X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Prime Razer Barracuda X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Cardioid (uni-directional)
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis Prime microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dB -42 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Prime Razer Barracuda X
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Prime Razer Barracuda X
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Prime Razer Barracuda X
Battery Type - Headset battery
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Prime Razer Barracuda X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Prime Razer Barracuda X
Included Accessories Microphone windscreen USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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