In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Poly Voyager Surround 85. 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 85 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - 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 85 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 | 30 m | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Over ear | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| 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 85 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adjustable noise cancellation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 132 dB | Poly Voyager Surround 85 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 85 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology, Smart Sensor Technology |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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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 | 20 - 16000 Hz | Poly Voyager Surround 85 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -37 dB | |
| Microphones Included | - | 10 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 24 hours | Poly Voyager Surround 85 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 24 hours Continuous talk: up to 21 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 1 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying case, USB charging cable, charging stand, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to audio cable, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter | |
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| Software Included | - | Poly Lens | |
| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office, UC certified | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Android, iOS, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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