SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer Kraken X for PlayStation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Razer Kraken X for PlayStation. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer Kraken X for PlayStation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
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 250 g Razer Kraken X for PlayStation are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black White
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Kraken X for PlayStation offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB Razer Kraken X for PlayStation 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.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume control
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
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 X for PlayStation
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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