In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and AKG Y400. 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 | AKG Y400 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | 170 g | AKG Y400 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | Blue | Rose gold | Green | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | AKG Y400 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 106 dB/mW | AKG Y400 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | AKG Y400 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-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 | AKG Y400 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Power on/off, volume control |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | AKG Y400 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | AKG Y400 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
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Included Qty | - | 1 |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | AKG Y400 |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | AKG Y400 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |