In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Microsoft Xbox Stereo 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 Xbox Stereo Headset |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | 286 g | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Polyurethane leather | |
Headband Material | - | Steel | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | 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 | |
Built-in Decoders | - | Dolby Atmos | |
Sound Effects | - | DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic surround sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | Composite - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Stereo 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 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Headset cable | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Stereo 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 Xbox Stereo Headset |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |