SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Microsoft Modern USB-C 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - USB-C
Height 18.9 cm 17.3 cm
Width 18.5 cm 16.7 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 6 cm
Weight 288 g 142 g Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 100 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 1 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 91 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 28 mm SteelSeries Arctis 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom 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 100 - 10000 Hz Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB-C cable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Other projects: