In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 346 g | Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Mercury white | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| 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 | 7.1 Channel Virtual 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 5. |
| Max Input Power | - | 30 mW | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 123 dB | Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | - | Razer Chroma lighting | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
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| 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 | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 2 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | 2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | LED lights |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
USB (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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