SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer Kraken for Console

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Razer Kraken for Console. 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 5 vs. Razer Kraken for Console Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken for Console
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 322 g Razer Kraken for Console are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam, cloth, cooling gel-infused cushions
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken for Console
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Kraken for Console are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Kraken for Console offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB Razer Kraken for Console have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Kraken for Console have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken for Console
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Cardioid
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -45 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken for Console
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken for Console
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken for Console
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken for Console
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken for Console
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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