Razer Kraken X vs SteelSeries Arctis 1 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Kraken X* and Arctis 1* gaming headsets.
What year are the headsets from?
The release year is of course important when comparing two headsets. After all, the release date has an influence on the state of the art and usually also affects the price. There is no difference in this comparison. Both gaming headsets, the Razer Kraken X and the SteelSeries Arctis 1, are from the year 2019. Thus, the technical starting point is not very different.
Connection options
Let's start with the connectivity options from Razer Kraken X and SteelSeries Arctis 1. Both give you the option to be wired. A wired connection reduces connection problems and interference, which is an advantage. In return, the cable can possibly interfere.
Radio offers the disadvantage that there can be interference in the verdinbung. In addition, with radio you are usually dependent on a battery, which can also go flat during use. Neither the Razer Kraken X nor the SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be connected wirelessly. So a wireless connection is not possible. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.
Cable
The cable can be removed neither with the Razer Kraken X, nor with the SteelSeries Arctis 1. This would be especially handy for transport or even wireless use. With a length of 1,5 m the Razer Kraken X* has a longer cable. The cable length of the SteelSeries Arctis 1 is 1,2 m. With a USB sound card additional cable can be added.
Audio
Both gaming headsets have a driver of 40 mm and thus do not differ. The bigger the driver, the better and louder low frequencies can be reproduced. However, it depends on more factors and can therefore only be taken as a small benchmark.
For the Razer Kraken X the frequency range starts at 12 Hz. For the SteelSeries Arctis 1 the value is at 20 Hz. The end is at Razer Kraken X for the 28000 Hz and at SteelSeries Arctis 1 for the 20000 Hz. What is really important here is the range between 50 Hz and 10,000 Hz, which is covered by just about every headset nowadays.
The higher the impedance, the more power a speaker can produce. Also the sound becomes clearer. With a value of 32 Ω both models are equal here.
Only the Razer Kraken X offers the possibility for 7.1 surround sound.
Dolby Atmos is a special feature of the SteelSeries Arctis 1*. The system is not to be confused with 7.1 surround sound. Dolby Atmos is the next generation, which can additionally provide sound effects from above. As a rule, a driver or adapter is necessary for this.
Microphone
Of course, both headsets have a microphone built in, which is also adjustable. Only with the SteelSeries Arctis 1 you have the possibility to take off the microphone. This can be advantageous if you don't need it or want to transport your headset.
The SteelSeries Arctis 1 offers noise suppression in contrast to the Razer Kraken X. This is especially interesting for minimizing mouse or keyboard noise.
The microphone frequency range of the Razer Kraken X starts at 12 Hz. The microphone of the SteelSeries Arctis 1 starts at 20 Hz. The microphone of the Razer Kraken X ends at a frequency range of 28000 Hz. The frequency range from the microphone of the SteelSeries Arctis 1 ends at 20000 Hz.
Volume control and mute
Almost every gaming headset offers the possibility of volume control and mute. So it is also in this case.
Both models offer the option of muting. The operation is done for the Razer Kraken X and SteelSeries Arctis 1 by Auricle.
Which headset has more features?
Finally, let's take a look at the equipment. Here, some models have lighting. These two headsets don't have that, but it doesn't affect the performance negatively. After all, the illumination is just a matter of taste.
Furthermore, some headsets have freely programmable buttons, as is also known from gaming mice or keyboards. But you have to do without this for the Razer Kraken X and SteelSeries Arctis 1.