SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless and SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 19.1 cm -
Width 17.8 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 255 g -
Colour Black -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 12 m SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0
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 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
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
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Cable Type Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
USB charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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