SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Razer Kraken X USB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer Kraken X USB. 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 USB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X USB
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 275 g Razer Kraken X USB are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Classic black
Earpad Material - Memory foam, plush
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X USB
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 Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 106 dB Razer Kraken X USB 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
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X USB
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
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 USB offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 55 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X USB
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X USB
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset cable - 2 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X USB
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X USB
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer Kraken X USB
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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