In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | - | 18.9 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 310 g | 288 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT headphones. |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 9 m | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 15 - 28000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 3% | |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW | 98 dB | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Impedance | 38 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 45 mm | 40 mm | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| 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 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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| Controls | Volume | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track |
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| CABLE | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | - | 3.05 m | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 40 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Charging Time | 7 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Protective pouch | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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