SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Poly Blackwire 3325

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Poly Blackwire 3325. 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 3325 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3325
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Series - 3300 Series
Height 18.9 cm 18.6 cm
Width 18.5 cm 21.6 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 5.6 cm
Weight 288 g 130 g Poly Blackwire 3325 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Protection - Hearing protection
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3325
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 -
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 94 dB SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire 3325.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 32 mm SteelSeries Arctis 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire 3325.
Features - SoundGuard Technology
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3325
Form Factor Detachable 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 100 - 10000 Hz Poly Blackwire 3325 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3325
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 3325
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 Poly Blackwire 3325
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3325
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire 3325
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Carrying pouch
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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