Razer - Kraken V4 Pro vs SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
Between the Kraken V4 Pro and Arctis Nova 5X Wireless, the Kraken V4 Pro comes out ahead in several specs, while the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins on battery. Overall, the Kraken V4 Pro scores 58.6 and the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The Kraken V4 Pro doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery.
Both ship with comparable driver size, 2.4 ghz lossless, surround sound, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Razer - Kraken V4 Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 60 h vs 50 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Razer - Kraken V4 Pro | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Razer - Kraken V4 Pro | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | truelead | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - Kraken V4 Pro | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 50 h | 60 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | true | true |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch | Xbox,PC |
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