SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Razer Kraken X for Xbox

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Razer Kraken X for Xbox. 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 X for Xbox Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
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 Xbox are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
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 Xbox offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB Razer Kraken X for Xbox 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 Xbox
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 Xbox
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume control
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
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 Xbox
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Razer Kraken X for Xbox
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 Xbox
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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