In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Razer Kraken V3 Pro. 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 V3 Pro |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 368 g | SteelSeries Arctis 5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Leatherette, memory foam | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken V3 Pro |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | THX Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken V3 Pro. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 96 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 5 have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken V3 Pro. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer Kraken V3 Pro have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
Magnet Material | - | Razer Triforce titanium | |
Features | - | Razer HyperSense, Razer Chroma RGB |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken V3 Pro |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional (HyperClear super cardioid) | |
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 | |
Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 60 dB | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken V3 Pro |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, Haptics intensity |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken V3 Pro |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.3 m |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken V3 Pro |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | RGB lighting |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken V3 Pro |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 44 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | (lighting OFF / Haptics OFF): up to 44 hours (lighting ON / Haptics ON): up to 11 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken V3 Pro |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | Razer Kraken V3 Pro |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB dongle | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |