Razer Kraken vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken 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 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 322 g -
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green Black
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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 7X.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 109 dB 93 dB Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Razer Kraken offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
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 7X
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 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 1.3 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories USB audio controller 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 Mac, Windows
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 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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