Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK 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-SR5BTBK vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 185 g 288 g Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 9 m Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 98 dB Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 35 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - 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-SR5BTBK.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
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-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK 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-SR5BTBK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Carrying pouch USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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