SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Razer Kraken X for Xbox

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer Kraken X for Xbox. 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 X for Xbox Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 250 g Razer Kraken X for Xbox are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Kraken X for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB Razer Kraken X for Xbox 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.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Cardioid
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer Kraken X for Xbox offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -45 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume control
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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