SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Razer Barracuda X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Razer Barracuda X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Razer Barracuda X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series - Gaming
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g 250 g Razer Barracuda X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Quartz | Black | Mercury
Earpad Material - FlowKnit memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Barracuda X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda X.
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 3 have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda X
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
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
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda X
Controls - Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda X
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda X
Battery Type - Headset battery
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Barracuda X
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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