In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO. 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 | CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | 20.5 cm | |
Width | 18.5 cm | 16 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 10 cm | |
Weight | 288 g | 325 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Blue | Green | Carbon | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 111 dB | CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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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 | 100 - 10000 Hz | CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Audio Input Details | - | Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -40 dB | |
Impedance | - | 2 kOhm |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS50 PRO STEREO |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |