SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. JBL Quantum 910X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and JBL Quantum 910X. 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 910X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 910X
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / Wi-Fi - wireless
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 420 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Leather, 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 910X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL Quantum 910X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0, QuantumSOUND Signature, QuantumSPATIAL 360
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz JBL Quantum 910X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 113 dB JBL Quantum 910X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 93 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 910X have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 910X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz JBL Quantum 910X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 910X
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute, microphone volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 910X
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB-A to USB-C adapter
USB charge cable
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 3-pole cable
Cable Length 3.05 m -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 910X
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 910X
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Handset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1300 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 37 hour(s) JBL Quantum 910X lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk (Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous playback (Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 42 hours
Continuous talk (2.4 GHz / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 37 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 37 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 34 hours
Continuous talk (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 35 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 910X
Modulation Type - GFSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 910X
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB-C (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 JBL Quantum 910X
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Wind shield, USB dongle, USB charging cable, calibration microphone, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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