In depth comparison and review of August EP650B 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 | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | 17.66 cm | 18.9 cm | |
Width | 18.86 cm | 18.5 cm | |
Depth | 7.1 cm | 8.71 cm | |
Weight | 235 g | 288 g | August EP650B are lighter than August EP650B headphones. |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 9 m | August EP650B have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
SOUND QUALITY | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 4.1 | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 60 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 1 offer a larger frequency range than August EP650B. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | 3% | August EP650B have lower total harmonic distortion than August EP650B. |
Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | August EP650B have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 85 dB | - | |
Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | - |
MICROPHONE | August EP650B | 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 | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Controls | - | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | - | 3.05 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 220 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 10 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the August EP650B. |
Standby Time | 720 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | August EP650B | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Included Accessories | - | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |