Razer Kraken 7.1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken 7.1 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 Kraken 7.1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - USB Headset - wired - USB-C
Height 15.6 cm -
Width 19.8 cm -
Depth 9.8 cm -
Weight 322 g 253 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Razer Kraken 7.1 headphones.
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken 7.1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken 7.1 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken 7.1.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 112 dB 93 dB Razer Kraken 7.1 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken 7.1.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-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 -40 dB -38 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 63 dB -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Mute Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type USB cable - 2 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 2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken 7.1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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