SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Razer Kraken X Lite

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer Kraken X Lite. 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 Lite Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X Lite
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm 21 cm
Width 18.5 cm 16 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 8.8 cm
Weight 288 g 230 g Razer Kraken X Lite are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X Lite
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband 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 X Lite are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Kraken X Lite offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB Razer Kraken X Lite 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 - Neodymium magnet
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X Lite
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Cardioid (uni-directional)
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer Kraken X Lite 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 X Lite
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 Lite
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X Lite
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X Lite
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 Lite
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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