In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b. 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 MSR7b |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | - | |
Colour | - | Black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
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 | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 5 - 50000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 101 dB/mW | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 45 mm | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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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 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
2 x headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Audio-Technica ATH MSR7b |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying pouch | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |