Razer Seiren X vs Razer Seiren Pro: Which USB Microphones are Better?

Among the manufacturers of gaming hardware, Razer is one of the most recognized names. Their unique style, great quality, and colorful models make them stand out in any setting while providing you with the gaming peripherals you require. Although the number of models present can make it harder to pick out which item you should purchase. Today we are looking into Razer Seiren X vs Razer Seiren Pro, reviewing their strengths as well as weaknesses to provide an educated suggestion on which of the two you should purchase.

Quick Glance

Name	Razer Seiren X	Razer Seiren Pro
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Dimensions	4.1 x 7.72 x 8.43 inches	4.7 x 4.8 x 11.8 inches
Weight	12.8 ounces	13.44 ounces
Colors	Black, quartz, mercury	Black, white
Frequency response range	20 Hz – 20 kHz	20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sound Pressure Level	110 Db	120 Db
Sample Rate	48 kHz	192 kHz
Polar Patterns	Super-cardioid	Cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, stereo
Bit Rate	16 bit	24 bit
Impedance	16 Ohms	16 Ohms
Price	Check Price on Amazon	Check Price on Amazon

Frequency response

One of the deciding factors of sound quality is the frequency response range. In terms of their impact, the lower frequency discerns the quality of bass that can be reproduced while the high-end frequency showcases the treble the item is able of reproducing. When it comes to the two Seiren models we have today they both share 20 Hz low-end quality and 20 kHz high-end quality.

This category describes how the device interfaces with other devices.

Razer Seiren X

For this model, connectivity is rather straightforward. It utilizes the USB port and plugs for a quick and simple connection.

Razer Seiren Pro

The Pro version of Seiren gives us a bit more connectivity options. The first one is a general USB connection which allows for simple interfacing. The second option is the XLR connection, which takes more setup. The utility of having XLR as an option is that you can always extend your audio capabilities with an audio interface device but if you don’t want to bother with getting another device the USB connectivity is always there.

The Winner: Razer Seiren Pro

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The sound pressure level provides our microphone with the power to record higher volume sounds as it directly correlates to its capabilities of recording said sound.

Razer Seiren X

The Seiren X model from Razer is a rather standard device overall, as we’ve seen in the other categories. In the sound pressure level department, it achieves a somewhat middling 110 dB.

Razer Seiren Pro

The Pro variant of Seiren provides some nice upgrades to the given sound pressure level of the other model. It bumps up the present 110 dB sound pressure level up to 120 dB.

The Winner: Razer Seiren Pro

The patterns of a microphone decide which area it covers while recording. These usually help eliminate noise from certain directions or emphasize one in a specific area.

Razer Seiren X

The first Razer model on review doesn’t follow the usual cardioid pattern, which emphasizes a front-facing part of the microphone. Instead, the item utilizes a super-cardioid pickup pattern. This causes the sound to be recorded at a tighter angle and reduces unwanted background noise.

Razer Seiren Pro

Unlike the previous model, Razer Seiren Pro has a multitude of patterns to choose from. Standard cardioid pattern, which is great for regular front-facing recording. Bidirectional, perfect for situations where two people are talking into the same microphone such as dialogue videos. Omnidirectional, perfect for when you need to catch sounds from all around the microphone. This can be useful for podcasts, family calls, or any other call where multiple people from your side are partaking in so you don’t have to fight for microphone space. There’s also a stereo option which is more useful for specific cases where you need to record layered sounds. It doesn’t possess a super-cardioid pattern which Seiren X boasts, which improves front-facing reception, making it contextually more useful but for simple front-facing recording, it is pretty standard.

The Winner: Razer Seiren X

The quality of sound can further be improved by its sample rate which determines how often the microphone will update the signal. This improves the clarity of sound that’s being recorded.

Razer Seiren X

The sample rate of Razer microphones is overall really good. It is no different for the Seiren X model with its 48 kHz sample rate.

Razer Seiren Pro

Following the previous model, Razer Seiren Pro showcases some potent sample rates. It improves the already decent 48 kHz sample rate by pushing it up to 192 kHz, allowing for a lot clearer sound.

The Winner: Razer Seiren Pro

This category covers the style and functional design of the models. Anything from shock-absorbing design to color selection is covered here.

Razer Seiren X

The design of the Seiren X model is rather durable. It is also very good at resisting any accidental bumps, keeping the internal parts of your device safe. The overall design is pretty simple but to add some flair we’ve three color options on offer. These are black, quartz, and mercury.

Razer Seiren Pro

The Pro version of Seiren has a very simple cylindrical shape while keeping the high-quality design of similarly named models.

The Winner: Tie