SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
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
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
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
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
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
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
Cable Length 3.05 m -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Features - In-call LED indicator, touch control, Smart Sensor Technology
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
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
Standby Time - 21 days
Charging Time - 1 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
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
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 -
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