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Razer Kraken 7.1 vs SteelSeries Arctis 5

Razer Kraken 7.1 Headphones
Razer Kraken 7.1
8.46 in
8.27 in
SteelSeries Arctis 5 Headphones
SteelSeries Arctis 5
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
11
3.8 out of 5
6 user ratings
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3 stars
16 %
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3.7 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
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User rating
62
3.9 out of 5
62 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
3 %
106
3.7 out of 5
106 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
17 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Razer Kraken 7.1Razer Kraken 7.1
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Sound outputSurroundSurround
StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Razer Kraken 7.1Razer Kraken 7.1
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,White
  • White
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Foldableyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Razer Kraken 7.1Razer Kraken 7.1
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Weight11.99 oz10.79 oz

Sound

Razer Kraken 7.1Razer Kraken 7.1
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Channels7.17.1
Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 11298.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 2000020 - 22000
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in
Simulated surround soundyesyes

Microphone

Razer Kraken 7.1Razer Kraken 7.1
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Microphone sensitivity-40.0 dB-38.0 dB
Microphone frequency100 - 12000100 - 10000

Connectivity

Razer Kraken 7.1Razer Kraken 7.1
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable length23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
USByesno
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-AManufacturer specific
Detachable cablenoyes

Power

Razer Kraken 7.1Razer Kraken 7.1
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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