Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken X USB and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Kraken X USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Weight | 275 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Razer Kraken X USB headphones. |
Colour | Classic black | - | |
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 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 3 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 3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | Razer Kraken X USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Cardioid (uni-directional) | 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 | -42 dB | -38 dB | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 55 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | Razer Kraken X USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | Volume control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | Razer Kraken X USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 2 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 |
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Cable Length | 2 m | - |
FEATURES | Razer Kraken X USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
CONNECTIONS | Razer Kraken X USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Razer Kraken X USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Compatibility | Windows | - | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |