SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. JBL JR 460NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. JBL JR 460NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL JR 460NC
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
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
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL JR 460NC
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
Cable Length 3.05 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL JR 460NC
Features - Safe Sound
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL JR 460NC
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL JR 460NC
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL JR 460NC
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Compatibility - Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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