In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II. 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 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Series | - | ADAPT 500 Series | |
Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | 232 g | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Earpad Material | - | Textured fabric | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 25 m | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | EPOS Voice | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | <0.3% | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 108 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Features | - | Audio prompts |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Beamforming, MEMS-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Advanced Noise Control | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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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 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 81 day | |
Charging Time | - | 3.4 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying case, BTD 800 USB dongle | |
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Software Certification | - | Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for Google Meet | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |