SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. HP G2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and HP G2. 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. HP G2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 HP G2
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm 14.7 cm
Width 18.5 cm 16 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 5.5 cm
Weight 288 g 88 g HP G2 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Shadow black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 HP G2
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 120 dB +/- 3dB HP G2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 64 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 HP G2
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HP G2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 HP G2
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute, play/pause
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 HP G2
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset cable
Cable Length 3.05 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 HP G2
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 HP G2
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 HP G2
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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