Razer Kraken X vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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 Nova Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired
Height - 19.3 cm
Depth - 8.74 cm
Weight 250 g 458 g Razer Kraken X are lighter than Razer Kraken X headphones.
Colour Mercury | Classic black | Console -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 360° Surround Sound
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken X.
Sensitivity 109 dB 93 dB Razer Kraken X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (uni-directional) Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 -45 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Controls Mute, volume control -
CABLE Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories - 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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