SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and SteelSeries Arctis 7+. 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 7+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g -
Colour - Black
Headband Material - Steel
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 12 m SteelSeries Arctis 7+ have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband 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
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
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 7+
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones 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 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
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Cable Length 3.05 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 7+ lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis 7+
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 7+
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C charging cable, USB-C wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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