In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and V7 HB800ANC. 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 | V7 HB800ANC |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
| Weight | 288 g | - | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 15 m | V7 HB800ANC have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | V7 HB800ANC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | V7 HB800ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Max Input Power | - | 10 mW | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 120 dB | V7 HB800ANC have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | V7 HB800ANC |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | 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 | V7 HB800ANC |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | V7 HB800ANC |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C charge cable - 80 cm Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | V7 HB800ANC |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 500 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 26 hour(s) | V7 HB800ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 23 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 1 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | V7 HB800ANC |
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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 | V7 HB800ANC |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Storage bag | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, BQB | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |