In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and Razer Kraken Ultimate. 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 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken Ultimate |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB | |
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| Series | Gaming | - | |
| Weight | - | 390 g | |
| Colour | Black | Classic black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Cooling gel-infused cushions | |
| Headband Material | - | Aluminium, stainless steel | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken Ultimate |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | THX Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken Ultimate. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 112 dB | Razer Kraken Ultimate have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer Kraken Ultimate have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Razer Chroma lighting |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken Ultimate |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Razer Kraken Ultimate microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -38 dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 60 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Mute function, retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken Ultimate |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken Ultimate |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB cable - 2 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 2 m |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken Ultimate |
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| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken Ultimate |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | - | |
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| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken Ultimate |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken Ultimate |
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| Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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