Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and Razer Kraken X USB. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB | |
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Height | 20.14 cm | - | |
Width | 17.97 cm | - | |
Depth | 9.08 cm | - | |
Weight | 295.8 g | 275 g | Razer Kraken X USB are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
Colour | - | Classic black | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, plush | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
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 Kraken X USB. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 106 dB | Razer Kraken X USB have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
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 | 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 | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Controls | - | Volume control, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Razer Kraken X USB |
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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 | |
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Cable Length | - | 2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | Razer Kraken X USB |
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Compatibility | - | Windows | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |