SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. EPOS H3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and EPOS H3. 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. EPOS H3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 EPOS H3
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm 16.7 cm
Width 18.5 cm 18.9 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 8.8 cm
Weight 288 g 270 g EPOS H3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Ghost white | Onyx black
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 EPOS H3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes 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 10 - 30000 Hz EPOS H3 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 20 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 124 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 EPOS H3
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 10 - 18000 Hz EPOS H3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -47 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 EPOS H3
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 EPOS H3
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset cable - 2 m
Game console link cable
Cable Length 3.05 m 2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 EPOS H3
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 EPOS H3
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 EPOS H3
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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