In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken V3 Pro and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | - | 19 cm | |
Width | - | 17.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.71 cm | |
Weight | 368 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than Razer Kraken V3 Pro headphones. |
Colour | - | White | Black | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Leatherette, memory foam | - | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 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 1 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken V3 Pro. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | 96 dB | 93 dB | Razer Kraken V3 Pro have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Razer Kraken V3 Pro have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
Magnet Material | Razer Triforce titanium | Neodymium | |
Features | Razer HyperSense, Razer Chroma RGB | - |
MICROPHONE | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional (HyperClear super cardioid) | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 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 | - | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 60 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, Haptics intensity | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.3 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | |
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Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 44 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | (lighting OFF / Haptics OFF): up to 44 hours (lighting ON / Haptics ON): up to 11 hours |
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CONNECTIONS | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |