Razer Kraken X vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken X and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. 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 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Height - 19.1 cm
Width - 17.8 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 250 g 255 g Razer Kraken X are lighter than Razer Kraken X headphones.
Colour Mercury | Classic black | Console Black
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer Kraken X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 109 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (uni-directional) Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Razer Kraken X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Sensitivity -45 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Controls Mute, volume control Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Cable Length 1.3 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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