Razer Nari Essential vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Nari Essential 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

Razer Nari Essential vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Nari Essential SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight - 288 g
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam -
Headband Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 9 m Razer Nari Essential have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY Razer Nari Essential SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 107 dB 98 dB Razer Nari Essential have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Razer Nari Essential SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -42 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 50 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Nari Essential SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Mute, volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Razer Nari Essential 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 Razer Nari Essential SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Rechargeable Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Razer Nari Essential.
CONNECTIONS Razer Nari Essential SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type USB Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Nari Essential SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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