SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE. 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 VIRTUOSO RGB SE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm 19.5 cm
Width 18.5 cm 17 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 10 cm
Weight 288 g 380 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Espresso | Steel grey
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 SE have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 SE offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB +/- 3dB CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable 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 VIRTUOSO RGB SE 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 -42 dB
Impedance - 2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
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
Cable Length 3.05 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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 SE
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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