JLab Audio Neon vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JLab Audio Neon 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

JLab Audio Neon vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 14 cm 18.9 cm
Width 12.7 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 6.35 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 136 g 288 g JLab Audio Neon are lighter than JLab Audio Neon headphones.
Colour Black -
Body Material Eco-leather -
Earpad Material Foam -
Headband Material Stainless steel -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 9 m JLab Audio Neon have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
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 JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Micro-USB cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length - 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the JLab Audio Neon.
CONNECTIONS JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type - Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS JLab Audio Neon SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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