Razer Kraken Ultimate vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken Ultimate and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. 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 Ultimate vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken Ultimate SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 390 g -
Colour Classic black Black
Earpad Material Cooling gel-infused cushions AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium, stainless steel PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken Ultimate SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken Ultimate.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 112 dB 93 dB Razer Kraken Ultimate have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken Ultimate have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Razer Chroma lighting -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken Ultimate SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor - 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.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Razer Kraken Ultimate offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken Ultimate SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE Razer Kraken Ultimate SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type USB cable - 2 m USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Razer Kraken Ultimate SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
Additional Functions RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken Ultimate SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken Ultimate SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken Ultimate SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories - Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
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