SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
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
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset cable
Cable Length 3.05 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
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)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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