In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Sony PULSE Elite. 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 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth / PlayStation Link - wireless | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | - | |
Colour | - | White | |
Earpad Material | - | Plush | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Planar magnetic | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / PlayStation Link | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI-enhanced noise rejection | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB cable | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Sony PULSE Elite lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Mounting plate, USB cable, PULSE Elite charging hanger, PlayStation Link USB adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |