In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC. 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 Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C via Bluetooth adapter | |
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Series | - | Voyager Surround 80 series | |
Height | 18.9 cm | 18.1 cm | |
Width | 18.5 cm | 19.1 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 7.7 cm | |
Weight | 288 g | 275 g | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 30 m | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation | |
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 | 132 dB | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 6800 Hz | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -37 dB | |
Microphones Included | - | 6 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Features | - | In-call LED indicator, touch control, Smart Sensor Technology |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 1100 mAh | |
Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 24 hours | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous talk: up to 21 hours Continuous playback: up to 24 hours Continuous talk (with 15 min charge): up to 10 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 21 days | |
Charging Time | - | 1 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter, USB-C charge cable | |
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Software Included | - | Poly Lens | |
Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Android, iOS, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |