SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Razer Kraken Kitty

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Razer Kraken Kitty. 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 9X vs. Razer Kraken Kitty Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken Kitty
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB
Height - 19.3 cm
Width - 17.2 cm
Depth - 9.8 cm
Weight - 408 g
Colour Black Black | Quartz pink
Earpad Material Cloth Memory foam
Headband Material Steel Metal
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken Kitty
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Kraken Kitty are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 9X offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken Kitty.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB Razer Kraken Kitty have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Kraken Kitty have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Razer Chroma lighting
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken Kitty
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Kraken Kitty microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -45 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken Kitty
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken Kitty
Cable Type - Headset cable - 2 m
Cable Length - 2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken Kitty
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken Kitty
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (USB)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken Kitty
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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