SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Poly Blackwire C5220

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Poly Blackwire C5220 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire C5220
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A
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
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 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
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 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
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 C5220
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB-A cable - 21.7 cm
Cable Length 3.05 m -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire C5220
Features - 280° rotatable microphone
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire C5220
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire C5220
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)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Blackwire C5220
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Carrying case
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
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