SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Razer Kraken X for Xbox

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Razer Kraken X for Xbox. 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 X for Xbox Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for Xbox
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 250 g
Colour Black Black
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 Xbox
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 Xbox offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB Razer Kraken X for Xbox 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 Xbox
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 Xbox
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Mute, volume control
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for Xbox
Cable Type - Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for Xbox
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X for Xbox
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 Xbox
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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