In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT 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 SR50BT | 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 | 180 g | 288 g | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT headphones. |
Colour | Black | Brown-grey | - | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 9 m | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
SOUND QUALITY | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT | 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 | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | - | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 5 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Max Input Power | 1500 mW | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 3% | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW | 98 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 45 mm | 40 mm | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | On-cable | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 4000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT. |
Sensitivity | -40 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT | 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 SR50BT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 3.05 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 25 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Standby Time | 1000 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 5 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Included Accessories | - | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |