SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1. 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. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 195 g Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) / Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 111 dB Lenovo ThinkPad X1 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.
Dynamic Range - 110 dB
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 50 - 8000 Hz Lenovo ThinkPad X1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Dynamic Range - 95 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 19 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.3 m
USB-C cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hours Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - (noise cancelling OFF): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 15 hours
Charging Time - 2 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Lenovo ThinkPad X1
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Carrying case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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