In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and EPOS IMPACT 1060. 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 IMPACT 1060 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | 17.8 cm | |
Width | 18.5 cm | 6.6 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 17.6 cm | |
Weight | 288 g | 171 g | EPOS IMPACT 1060 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 30 m | EPOS IMPACT 1060 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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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 | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | EPOS AI | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | 0.5% | EPOS IMPACT 1060 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Features | - | EPOS BrainAdapt Technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C cable - 1.2 m | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying pouch, USB-C cable, BTD 800a USB dongle | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |