Side by side comparison and review of Razer Barracuda X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Weight | 250 g | 253 g | Razer Barracuda X are lighter than Razer Barracuda X headphones. |
Colour | Quartz | Black | Mercury | - | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | FlowKnit memory foam | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | - | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Razer Barracuda X are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda X. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW | 93 dB | Razer Barracuda X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Razer Triforce titanium | - |
MICROPHONE | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Cardioid (uni-directional) | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -42 dB | -38 dB | |
Sensitivity Margin | +/- 3dB | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Cable Length | 1.5 m | - |
FEATURES | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Razer Barracuda X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |