Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 and SteelSeries Arctis 1. 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 Kraken 7.1 V2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 346 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 headphones.
Colour Mercury white | Black -
Body Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 123 dB 98 dB Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
Features Razer Chroma lighting -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 55 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 2 m 3.05 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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