Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 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 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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
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
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis 1
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
Cable Length 1.2 m 3.05 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery Lithium Ion
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
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)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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