SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b. 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. Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g -
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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 - 50000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 101 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
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 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
2 x headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3.05 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Carrying pouch
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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