SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Razer Kraken X for PlayStation

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Razer Kraken X for PlayStation. 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 9X vs. Razer Kraken X for PlayStation Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 250 g
Colour Black White
Earpad Material Cloth Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Kraken X for PlayStation offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB Razer Kraken X for PlayStation have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Form Factor Headset microphone 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 -38 dBV/Pascal -45 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Mute, volume control
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Cable Type - Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for PlayStation
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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