ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 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

ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 360 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 headphones.
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -39 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type USB cable - 2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 2 m 3.05 m
FEATURES ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting, touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS ASUS ROG Strix Fusion 500 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories 2 ear cushions USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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