Sennheiser HD 4.30G vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30G 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 HD 4.30G vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30G 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 - 288 g
Colour Black | White -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30G are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.30G offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 3% Sennheiser HD 4.30G have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls 3-button remote Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m 3.05 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30G SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Soft bag USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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