Razer Kraken X USB vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken X USB and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. 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 X USB vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P are lighter than Razer Kraken X USB headphones.
Colour Classic black Black | White
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam, plush -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken X USB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 106 dB 93 dB Razer Kraken X USB have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (uni-directional) Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P 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 -42 dB -38 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 55 dB -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Cable Type Headset cable - 2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Included Accessories - Audio cable
Compatibility 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
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