In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and JBL JR 460NC. 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 | JBL JR 460NC |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | 200 g | JBL JR 460NC are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Pink | White | |
Design | - | Kids | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JBL JR 460NC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL JR 460NC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
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 | - | 92 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 32 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 1 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL JR 460NC. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JBL JR 460NC |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -27 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JBL JR 460NC |
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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 | JBL JR 460NC |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JBL JR 460NC |
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Features | - | Safe Sound |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JBL JR 460NC |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 450 mAh | |
Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | JBL JR 460NC lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JBL JR 460NC |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JBL JR 460NC |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |