Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 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

Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series 500 Series -
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 155 g 288 g Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 headphones.
Colour Dark grey -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 9 m Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
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.
MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 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 Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length - 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505.
WIRELESS LINK Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 505 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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