SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Poly Blackwire 3320-M

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Poly Blackwire 3320-M. 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. Poly Blackwire 3320-M Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - USB-C
Series - Blackwire 3300 series
Height 18.9 cm 17.8 cm
Width 18.5 cm 15.5 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 3.2 cm
Weight 288 g 130 g Poly Blackwire 3320-M are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire 3320-M are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 116 dB Poly Blackwire 3320-M have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 118 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm SteelSeries Arctis 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 3320-M.
Features - Dynamic EQ optimised
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
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 100 - 10000 Hz Poly Blackwire 3320-M offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, answer/end
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
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 -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3320-M
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, macOS
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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