In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and ASUS ROG Fusion II 500. 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 | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C, USB-A | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | 310 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Protein-leather | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones 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 - 40000 Hz | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 130 dB | |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Built-in ESS 9280 chip, ASUS Hyper-Grounding technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-directional, beamforming | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -37 dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, microphone on/off, surround on/off, game/chat balance, PC/mobile mode |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C cable - 1.5 m Audio cable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A adapter |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (24 pin USB-C) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASUS ROG Fusion II 500 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Ear cushion | |
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Compatibility | - | iPad, Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |