In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Poly Blackwire C5220. 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 C5220 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A | |
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Series | - | Blackwire 5200 series | |
Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | 164.2 g | Poly Blackwire C5220 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 C5220 |
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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 C5220 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 C5220. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire C5220. |
Features | - | Digital signal processing, Dynamic EQ optimised | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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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 C5220 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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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 C5220 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-A cable - 21.7 cm | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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Features | - | 280° rotatable microphone |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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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 C5220 |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB (USB Type-A) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying case | |
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Software Included | - | Poly Lens | |
Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Skype for Business, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Zoom Rooms, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |