SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Razer Kraken V3 Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer Kraken V3 Pro. 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 Kraken V3 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 368 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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 SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken V3 Pro.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Kraken V3 Pro have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSense, Razer Chroma RGB
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional (HyperClear super cardioid)
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer Kraken V3 Pro offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, Haptics intensity
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 44 hour(s) Razer Kraken V3 Pro lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Battery Life Details - (lighting OFF / Haptics OFF): up to 44 hours
(lighting ON / Haptics ON): up to 11 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter USB dongle
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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