In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | 19.5 cm | |
Width | 18.5 cm | 17 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 10 cm | |
Weight | 288 g | 370 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Pearl | Carbon | White | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 18 m | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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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 | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 109 dB +/- 3dB | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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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 VIRTUOSO RGB offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Audio Input Details | - | Omni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -40 dB | |
Impedance | - | 2 kOhm |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB charge cable - 1.8 m Audio cable - 1.5 m |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | USB wireless receiver | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |