In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series). 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 C3220 (3200 Series) |
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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 | - | 3200 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 | 64 g | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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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 C3220 (3200 Series) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | SoundGuard | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 90 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series). |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series). |
| Features | - | Digital signal processing, echo cancelation, Dynamic EQ optimised | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, answer/end, hold, redial |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C cable | |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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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 C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire C3220 (3200 Series) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying case | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Skype Certified, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 11 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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