ROCCAT Cross vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ROCCAT Cross and SteelSeries Arctis 1. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

ROCCAT Cross vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 19.6 cm 18.9 cm
Width 14.9 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 8 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 185 g 288 g ROCCAT Cross are lighter than ROCCAT Cross headphones.
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm ROCCAT Cross have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity -42 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 58 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.35 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 2.35 m 3.05 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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