In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
| Weight | 288 g | 307 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Bio-cellulose - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Features | - | Wear detection |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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