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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Philips TAG5106BK |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Philips TAG5106BK |
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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 | Philips TAG5106BK |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Philips TAG5106BK |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Philips TAG5106BK |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | USB dongle, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |