In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset. 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 | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | 150 g | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black, blue | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, phone | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 9.14 m | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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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 | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
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 | 110 dB | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | 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 | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset |
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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 | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Micro-USB charge cable Audio cable - detachable - with volume control |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 400 mAh | |
Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 22 hours | |
Standby Time | - | 400 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | JLab Audio Play Gaming Wireless Headset |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Travel bag | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |