SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. ASUS TUF Gaming H3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and ASUS TUF Gaming H3. 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. ASUS TUF Gaming H3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 294 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Black, silver | Gun metal
Earpad Material - Protein-leather
Headband Material - Stainless steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, phone, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 ASUS TUF Gaming H3
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 -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm ASUS TUF Gaming H3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 50 - 10000 Hz ASUS TUF Gaming H3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Audio splitter cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 ASUS TUF Gaming H3
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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