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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Adesso Xtream P500 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Adesso Xtream P500 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB charge cable Audio cable |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | 60 cm |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Adesso Xtream P500 |
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Additional Functions | - | microSD card reader, LED lights |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Adesso Xtream P500 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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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 |
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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 |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Adesso Xtream P500 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |