SteelSeries Arctis Prime vs. Microsoft Modern USB Headset

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Prime and Microsoft Modern USB Headset. 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 Prime vs. Microsoft Modern USB Headset Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Prime Microsoft Modern USB Headset
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB
Height - 17.3 cm
Width - 16.7 cm
Depth - 6 cm
Weight - 142 g
Colour - Black
Earpad Material Leather-like -
Headband Material Aluminium, steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Prime Microsoft Modern USB Headset
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 40000 Hz 100 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern USB Headset.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 92 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 91 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 28 mm SteelSeries Arctis Prime have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB Headset.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Prime Microsoft Modern USB Headset
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Prime Microsoft Modern USB Headset
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Prime Microsoft Modern USB Headset
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
USB cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Prime Microsoft Modern USB Headset
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Prime Microsoft Modern USB Headset
Included Accessories Microphone windscreen -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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