Razer Barracuda X vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Barracuda X vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Barracuda X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - USB-C
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Razer Barracuda X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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
Cable Length 1.5 m -
FEATURES Razer Barracuda X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Barracuda X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Battery Type Headset battery -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Razer Barracuda X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Barracuda X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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