Razer Kraken vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Razer Kraken and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Kraken vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 322 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green White | Black
Body Material Aluminium Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth -
Headband Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 109 dB 93 dB Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional 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.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -45 dB -38 dB
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories USB audio controller Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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