Philips SHB3165BK vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165BK 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

Philips SHB3165BK vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 16 cm 18.9 cm
Width 15.5 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 7 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 146 g 288 g Philips SHB3165BK are lighter than Philips SHB3165BK headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 9 m Philips SHB3165BK have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
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 Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass -
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips SHB3165BK offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 106 dB 98 dB Philips SHB3165BK have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - 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 Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length - 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165BK.
Standby Time 200 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Transmission Range 15 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type USB Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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