Razer Kraken X Lite vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken X Lite and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Kraken X Lite vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X Lite SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 21 cm -
Width 16 cm -
Depth 8.8 cm -
Weight 230 g 236 g Razer Kraken X Lite are lighter than Razer Kraken X Lite headphones.
Colour - Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X Lite SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken X Lite are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Razer Kraken X Lite offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 109 dB 93 dB Razer Kraken X Lite have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Neodymium
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X Lite SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (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.
Sensitivity -45 dB -38 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X Lite SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls Mute, volume control Mute, volume
CABLE Razer Kraken X Lite SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Headset extension cable - 2 m
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Razer Kraken X Lite SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X Lite SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X Lite SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories - Audio cable
Compatibility Mac, Windows 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
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