In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Microsoft Xbox Wireless 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 Wireless Headset |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
| Weight | 288 g | 312 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Earpad Material | - | Polyurethane leather | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC | |
| 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 | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Wireless 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 Wireless Headset |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, game/chat balance |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C charge cable - 35.6 cm | |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset. |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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