SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Height 18.9 cm 19.1 cm
Width 18.5 cm 17.8 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 288 g 255 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 9 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% 3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
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 100 - 6500 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Cable Length 3.05 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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