Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i 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 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 4.30i offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 3% Sennheiser HD 4.30i have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 98 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 18 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls 3-button remote Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m 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 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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