SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. JBL Quantum 360X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and JBL Quantum 360X. 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 Quantum 360X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 360X
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 253 g JBL Quantum 360X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 360X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - QuantumSOUND Signature
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 115 dB JBL Quantum 360X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 360X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz JBL Quantum 360X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 360X
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 360X
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Audio / USB adapter
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1 m
Cable Length 3.05 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 360X
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 500 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 22 hour(s) JBL Quantum 360X lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (Bluetooth connection): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 1 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 360X
Modulation Type - GFSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 360X
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 360X
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Wind shield, USB dongle
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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