SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Razer Kraken 7.1 V2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Razer Kraken 7.1 V2. 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 3 vs. Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g 346 g SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Mercury white | Black
Body Material - Aluminium
Recommended Use Game console, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Foldable - Yes Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 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 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 98 dB 123 dB Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Razer Chroma lighting
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 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 - 55 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headset cable - 2 m
Cable Length - 2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Additional Functions - LED lights
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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