SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Adesso Xtream P500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Adesso Xtream P500. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Adesso Xtream P500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Adesso Xtream P500
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 10 m Adesso Xtream P500 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Adesso Xtream P500
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0 EDR
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 105 dB +/- 3dB Adesso Xtream P500 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.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Adesso Xtream P500
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Adesso Xtream P500
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Adesso Xtream P500
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB charge cable
Audio cable
Cable Length 3.05 m 60 cm
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Adesso Xtream P500
Additional Functions - microSD card reader, LED lights
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Adesso Xtream P500
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 200 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 5 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Adesso Xtream P500.
Standby Time - 300 hours
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Adesso Xtream P500
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Adesso Xtream P500
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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