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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken X Lite |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume control |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken X Lite |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | 1.3 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken X Lite |
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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 X Lite |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer Kraken X Lite |
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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 - 2 years |