In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Sennheiser SC 165 USB. 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 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
| Weight | 288 g | 98 g | Sennheiser SC 165 USB are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black, white | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leatherette | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser SC 165 USB are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| 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% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 115 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser SC 165 USB offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Headset cable USB cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | 2.262 m |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Features | - | EPOS ActiveGard |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying pouch, USB cable | |
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| Software Certification | - | Certified for Skype for Business | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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