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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C cable - 1.5 m | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | 1.5 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |