SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Razer Kraken X USB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Razer Kraken X USB. 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 USB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X USB
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB
Weight - 275 g
Colour Black Classic black
Earpad Material Cloth Memory foam, plush
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X USB
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) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken X USB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 106 dB Razer Kraken X USB 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.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X USB
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Cardioid (uni-directional)
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
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 55 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X USB
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X USB
Cable Type - Headset cable - 2 m
Cable Length - 2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X USB
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X USB
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Kraken X USB
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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