Sennheiser GSP 550 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser GSP 550 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

Sennheiser GSP 550 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series Gaming -
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 358 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than Sennheiser GSP 550 headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser GSP 550 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 107 dB 98 dB Sennheiser GSP 550 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 28 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 10 - 18000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Sennheiser GSP 550 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -47 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 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 Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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