SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Height 19.685 cm 19.1 cm
Width 21.59 cm 17.8 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 363.1 g 255 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
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 5 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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