Creative Sound BlasterX H6 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Creative Sound BlasterX H6 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

Creative Sound BlasterX H6 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Creative Sound BlasterX H6 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 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 - 288 g
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Creative Sound BlasterX H6 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Virtual surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 114 dB 98 dB Creative Sound BlasterX H6 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Creative Sound BlasterX H6 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Creative Sound BlasterX H6 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 15000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Creative Sound BlasterX H6 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -42 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
REMOTE CONTROL Creative Sound BlasterX H6 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Mute, volume, equaliser preset Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Creative Sound BlasterX H6 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB cable - detachable - 2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length - 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Creative Sound BlasterX H6 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Creative Sound BlasterX H6 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Creative Sound BlasterX H6 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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