SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. PDP Gaming LVL40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and PDP Gaming LVL40. 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. PDP Gaming LVL40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 PDP Gaming LVL40
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm 20.32 cm
Width 18.5 cm 19.05 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 7.62 cm
Weight 288 g -
Colour - White | Block
Earpad Material - Nylon
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 PDP Gaming LVL40
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
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 PDP Gaming LVL40
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
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 -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 PDP Gaming LVL40
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 PDP Gaming LVL40
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 PDP Gaming LVL40
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 PDP Gaming LVL40
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 PDP Gaming LVL40
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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