SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Philips TAG5106BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Philips TAG5106BK. 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. Philips TAG5106BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired
Series - 5000 Series
Height 18.9 cm 22.2 cm
Width 18.5 cm 19 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 8.2 cm
Weight 288 g -
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAG5106BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - DTS Surround Sound, DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 101 dB Philips TAG5106BK have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Philips TAG5106BK have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-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 Philips TAG5106BK
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips TAG5106BK
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 Philips TAG5106BK
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 45 hour(s) Philips TAG5106BK lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (LED off): up to 45 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter USB dongle, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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