SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Razer Kraken V3 Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Razer Kraken V3 Pro. 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 9X vs. Razer Kraken V3 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 368 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 Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
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 Pro.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than Razer Kraken V3 Pro.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Kraken V3 Pro have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSense, Razer Chroma RGB
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional (HyperClear 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
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Mute, volume, Haptics intensity
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.3 m
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 44 hour(s) Razer Kraken V3 Pro lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Battery Life Details - (lighting OFF / Haptics OFF): up to 44 hours
(lighting ON / Haptics ON): up to 11 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken V3 Pro
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB dongle
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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