SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Alpha Bravo GX2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Alpha Bravo GX2. 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. Alpha Bravo GX2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Alpha Bravo GX2
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - USB
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 -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Alpha Bravo GX2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 115 dB Alpha Bravo GX2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 20 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Alpha Bravo GX2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Alpha Bravo GX2
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 50 - 10000 Hz Alpha Bravo GX2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -36 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Alpha Bravo GX2
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Alpha Bravo GX2
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB cable - 2 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 2 m
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Alpha Bravo GX2
Additional Functions - LED backlight (blue)
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Alpha Bravo GX2
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Alpha Bravo GX2
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Alpha Bravo GX2
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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