SteelSeries Arctis 7 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7 and SteelSeries Arctis 1. 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 7 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 19.7 cm 18.9 cm
Width 17.5 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 9.1 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 353 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 7 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 7 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone 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 -48 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length - 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 7 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Wireless transmitter USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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