SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer Kraken V3 X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Razer Kraken V3 X. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer Kraken V3 X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken V3 X
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 285 g Razer Kraken V3 X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken V3 X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo 7.1 channel surround
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Kraken V3 X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 103 dB Razer Kraken V3 X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer Chroma lighting
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken V3 X
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional (HyperClear flexible 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
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken V3 X
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken V3 X
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
USB cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.8 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken V3 X
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken V3 X
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken V3 X
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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