In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Audio-Technica ATH G1WL. 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 | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | 297 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Receiver: 5.5 cm x 1.8 cm x 1 cm / 9 g | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 12 m | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 5 - 40000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 101 dB/mW | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 45 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | - | Condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Hypercardioid | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 30 - 20000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -43 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, surround on/off, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB charge cable - detachable - 2 m | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH G1WL. |
Charging Time | - | 7 hour(s) |
WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Modulation Type | - | AFH | |
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Radio Transmitter Power | - | 12.5 mW | |
Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.404 - 2.476GHz |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH G1WL |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Wind screen, 2 earpads, USB wireless receiver | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |