Razer Kraken X USB vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Kraken X USB vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - USB-C
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
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 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
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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
Cable Length 2 m -
FEATURES Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Compatibility Windows -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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