SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Audeze LCD-4z

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Audeze LCD-4z. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Audeze LCD-4z Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audeze LCD-4z
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g -
Body Material - Leather
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audeze LCD-4z
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type - Open
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 5 - 20000 Hz Audeze LCD-4z offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% <0.1% Audeze LCD-4z have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 15 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 130 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 106 mm Audeze LCD-4z have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audeze LCD-4z
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audeze LCD-4z
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audeze LCD-4z
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Phone jack 6.35 mm to 2 x 4-pin mini-XLR cable - detachable
Cable Length 3.05 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audeze LCD-4z
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audeze LCD-4z
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audeze LCD-4z
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Travel bag
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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