Razer Barracuda vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Barracuda and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. 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 Barracuda vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Barracuda SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 300 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P are lighter than Razer Barracuda headphones.
Colour - Black | White
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Barracuda SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 -
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Barracuda are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 93 dB Razer Barracuda have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Barracuda have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Razer Barracuda SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional, beamforming Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones 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 -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Barracuda SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE Razer Barracuda SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Cable Type - Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Razer Barracuda SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Barracuda SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Battery Type Headset battery -
Battery Life 40 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Razer Barracuda SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Barracuda SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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