Razer Kraken X for Xbox vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Razer Kraken X for Xbox and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 X for Xbox vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X for Xbox SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 250 g 253 g Razer Kraken X for Xbox are lighter than Razer Kraken X for Xbox headphones.
Colour Black -
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X for Xbox SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Razer Kraken X for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 109 dB 93 dB Razer Kraken X for Xbox have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X for Xbox SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 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 -45 dB -38 dB
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X for Xbox SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Mute, volume control Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Razer Kraken X for Xbox SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
FEATURES Razer Kraken X for Xbox SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X for Xbox SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X for Xbox SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
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