Razer - Kraken V4 vs SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Razer - Kraken V4 | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | true |
| Battery | 0 h | 60 h |
Between the Kraken V4 and Arctis Nova 5X Wireless, the Kraken V4 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins on 2.4 ghz lossless / battery. Overall, the Kraken V4 scores 49.4 and the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless scores 53.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Arctis Nova 5X Wireless edges ahead on the Mars Score (49.4 vs 53.6), but the 4.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Kraken V4 does not 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 2.4 ghz lossless, battery. The single most decisive one: Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
Both ship with comparable driver size, surround sound, mic noise cancellation, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Razer - Kraken V4 or SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless?
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless leads the current Mars Score by 4.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare battery, 2.4 ghz lossless against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Razer - Kraken V4 if…
Razer - Kraken V4 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless if…
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless has the measurable edge on has lossless 2 4ghz, battery life h.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Razer - Kraken V4 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Battery: 60 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Razer - Kraken V4 | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Razer - Kraken V4 | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | false | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - Kraken V4 | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Batteryⓘ | 0 h | 60 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | truelead |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Switch | Xbox,PC |