SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Razer BlackShark V2 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer BlackShark V2 PRO. 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. Razer BlackShark V2 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm 20 cm
Width 18.5 cm 16.5 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 10 cm
Weight 288 g 320 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - White
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 PRO are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 PRO offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB Razer BlackShark V2 PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Super cardioid
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 PRO offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headset battery
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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