In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer Kraken Kitty. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken Kitty |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | 19.3 cm | |
Width | 18.5 cm | 17.2 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 9.8 cm | |
Weight | 288 g | 408 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | Quartz pink | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Metal | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken Kitty |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer Kraken Kitty are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound, 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 | 109 dB | Razer Kraken Kitty have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer Kraken Kitty have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
Features | - | Razer Chroma lighting |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken Kitty |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Razer Kraken Kitty offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -45 dB | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 60 dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken Kitty |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken Kitty |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 2 m | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | 2 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken Kitty |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken Kitty |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (USB) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken Kitty |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |