SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Razer Kraken X USB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. Razer Kraken X USB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken X USB
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 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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
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
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 55 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken X USB
Controls - Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken X USB
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 -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken X USB
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Razer Kraken X USB
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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