SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Razer Barracuda

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer Barracuda. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Razer Barracuda Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Barracuda
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 300 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Barracuda
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Barracuda are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Barracuda have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Barracuda
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional, beamforming
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer Barracuda offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Barracuda
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Barracuda
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
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Cable Length 3.05 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Barracuda
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headset battery
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Razer Barracuda lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Barracuda
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Barracuda
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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