In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Weight | - | 275 g | |
Colour | Black | Classic black | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, plush | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken X USB |
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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 | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken X USB. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 106 dB | Razer Kraken X USB have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Cardioid (uni-directional) | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -42 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 55 dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume control, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
Headset cable - 2 m | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 2 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | - | |
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Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |