SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB. 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. CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB
Height 18.9 cm 20.5 cm
Width 18.5 cm 18.3 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 9.7 cm
Weight 288 g 411 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - White
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 18 m CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband 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
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 116 dB +/- 3dB CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -40 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB charge cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 3.05 m -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1500 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming HS80 RGB
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter USB wireless receiver
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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