Pioneer SE MHR5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pioneer SE MHR5 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

Pioneer SE MHR5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Pioneer SE MHR5 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 240 g 288 g Pioneer SE MHR5 are lighter than Pioneer SE MHR5 headphones.
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Pioneer SE MHR5 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 7 - 50000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Pioneer SE MHR5 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 45 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 102 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Pioneer SE MHR5 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 Pioneer SE MHR5 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Pioneer SE MHR5 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 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
BATTERY AND CHARGING Pioneer SE MHR5 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Pioneer SE MHR5 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 Pioneer SE MHR5 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Carrying pouch USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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