Philips SHL5005WT vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHL5005WT 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 SHL5005WT vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5005WT 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 121 g 288 g Philips SHL5005WT are lighter than Philips SHL5005WT headphones.
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5005WT SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHL5005WT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips SHL5005WT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 104 dB 98 dB Philips SHL5005WT have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL5005WT.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5005WT SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type On-cable 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 SHL5005WT SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Philips SHL5005WT SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m 3.05 m
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL5005WT SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips SHL5005WT SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHL5005WT SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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