In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Mpow HC5. 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 | Mpow HC5 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | 139 g | Mpow HC5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | |
Headband Material | - | Leather | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 15 m | Mpow HC5 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Mpow HC5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Mpow HC5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Mpow HC5 |
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Form Factor | Detachable 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. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | cVc 8.0 (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 2 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Mpow HC5 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, on/off, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Mpow HC5 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Mpow HC5 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Mpow HC5 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | Mpow HC5 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Mpow HC5 |
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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 | Mpow HC5 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - money back guarantee - 60 days |