SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Razer Kraken V3 X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer Kraken V3 X. 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 X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 X
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - USB
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 285 g Razer Kraken V3 X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
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 X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo 7.1 channel surround
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Kraken V3 X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 103 dB Razer Kraken V3 X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer Chroma lighting
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional (HyperClear flexible cardioid)
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer Kraken V3 X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 X
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 X
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 1.8 m
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 X
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 X
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 X
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken V3 X
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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