In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Skullcandy PLYR. 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 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | 18.9 cm | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | 19.2 cm | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | 9.5 cm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 315 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black digi hype | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 10 m | Skullcandy PLYR have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception | |
| 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 | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Skullcandy PLYR have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in & removable boom | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | 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 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, mute button, equaliser preset |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Features | - | Mute LED indicator, Tile finding technology, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Skullcandy PLYR lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 1.8 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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