Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Razer Kraken V3. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-A | |
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Weight | - | 372 g | |
Colour | Black | - | |
Earpad Material | Cloth | Leatherette, memory foam | |
Headband Material | Steel | - | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | 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 V3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | THX Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken V3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 96 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken V3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer Kraken V3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Magnet Material | - | Razer Triforce titanium | |
Features | - | Razer Chroma RGB |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional (super-cardioid) | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -42 dB | |
Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Cable Type | - | USB cable - 1.3 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.3 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Kraken V3 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |