In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and EPOS I SENNHEISER PC 8.2 USB. 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 | EPOS I SENNHEISER PC 8.2 USB |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
| Weight | 288 g | - | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER PC 8.2 USB |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones 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 | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 100 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER PC 8.2 USB |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | EPOS I SENNHEISER PC 8.2 USB offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -24.7 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER PC 8.2 USB |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER PC 8.2 USB |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 1.7 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | 1.7 m |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER PC 8.2 USB |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER PC 8.2 USB |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS I SENNHEISER PC 8.2 USB |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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