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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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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 |
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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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying case | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |