Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC 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 SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 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 305 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 104 dB/mW 98 dB Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 150 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type On-cable 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 SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Charging cable
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 SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC 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 SonicPro ATH-MSR7NC SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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