In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken V3 Pro and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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 1X |
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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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Weight | 368 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than Razer Kraken V3 Pro headphones. |
Colour | - | 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 1X |
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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 1X 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 1X. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Razer Kraken V3 Pro have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
Magnet Material | Razer Triforce titanium | Neodymium | |
Features | Razer HyperSense, Razer Chroma RGB | - |
MICROPHONE | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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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 1X 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 | -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 1X |
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Controls | Mute, volume, Haptics intensity | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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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 | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Razer Kraken V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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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 1X |
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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 1X |
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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 1X |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle | Audio 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 Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |