SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless vs. Skullcandy HESH ANC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless and Skullcandy HESH ANC. 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 Wireless vs. Skullcandy HESH ANC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Skullcandy HESH ANC
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.1 cm -
Width 17.8 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 255 g 228 g Skullcandy HESH ANC are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless headphones.
Colour Black Mod white | True black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 10 m Skullcandy HESH ANC have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Skullcandy HESH ANC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Skullcandy HESH ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 - 99.63 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 98 dB 99.63 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - Built-in Tile Tracker
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Skullcandy HESH ANC
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Skullcandy HESH ANC
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Skullcandy HESH ANC
Cable Type Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Skullcandy HESH ANC
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Skullcandy HESH ANC
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 22 hour(s) Skullcandy HESH ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Skullcandy HESH ANC
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Skullcandy HESH ANC
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Travel bag, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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