AKG K812 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG K812 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

AKG K812 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 390 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than AKG K812 headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Professional audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 54000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz AKG K812 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power 300 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 110 dB 98 dB AKG K812 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 36 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm AKG K812 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
MICROPHONE AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m 3.05 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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