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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire 3320-M |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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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 |
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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 | 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 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, answer/end |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire 3320-M |
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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 | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire 3320-M |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire 3320-M |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire 3320-M |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |