SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. beyerdynamic DT 880

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and beyerdynamic DT 880. 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. beyerdynamic DT 880 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 290 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Semi-open
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 - 35000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 880 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% 0.2% beyerdynamic DT 880 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Impedance 32 Ohm 250 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
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 beyerdynamic DT 880
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 beyerdynamic DT 880
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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