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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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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 | 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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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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 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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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 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Headphones cable - 3 m | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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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 | beyerdynamic DT 880 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |