SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. JBL Quantum 600

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and JBL Quantum 600. 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. JBL Quantum 600 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 600
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 346 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 600
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0, QuantumSURROUND
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz JBL Quantum 600 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB JBL Quantum 600 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 97 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 600 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 600
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz JBL Quantum 600 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -40 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 600
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 600
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Cable Length 3.05 m -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 600
Features - QuantumSOUND Signature
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 600
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1300 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 14 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Quantum 600.
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 600
Modulation Type - DQPSK
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 600
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 JBL Quantum 600
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Wind shield, USB dongle
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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