Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. 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 3 Bluetooth Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - Gaming
Weight 346 g -
Colour Mercury white | Black Black
Body Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
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 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
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 3 Bluetooth.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
Features Razer Chroma lighting -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 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 -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 55 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Cable Type Headset cable - 2 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.2 m
FEATURES Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Battery Type - Handset battery
Battery Life - 28 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth
Included Accessories - 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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