Detailed comparison and review of Razer Kraken and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 322 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones. |
| Colour | Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green | 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 1X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 1X. |
| Max Input Power | 30 mW | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB | 93 dB | Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Razer Kraken have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | 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. |
| 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 1X |
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| Controls | Volume control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.3 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| CONNECTIONS | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Razer Kraken | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Included Accessories | USB audio controller | Audio cable | |
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| 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 Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |
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