SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Philips Fidelio X3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Philips Fidelio X3. 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. Philips Fidelio X3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips Fidelio X3
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm 23 cm
Width 18.5 cm 19 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 11 cm
Weight 288 g 380 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Home audio
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips Fidelio X3
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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 -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Philips Fidelio X3 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% 0.1% Philips Fidelio X3 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB/mW Philips Fidelio X3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 30 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm LMC - 50 mm Philips Fidelio X3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips Fidelio X3
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 Philips Fidelio X3
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips Fidelio X3
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips Fidelio X3
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips Fidelio X3
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 Philips Fidelio X3
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, cable clip
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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