SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Rapoo VH530

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Rapoo VH530. 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. Rapoo VH530 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Rapoo VH530
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - USB
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Rapoo VH530
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Noise Isolating - Yes Rapoo VH530 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Rapoo VH530 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Rapoo VH530
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Rapoo VH530
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Rapoo VH530
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB cable
Cable Length 3.05 m -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Rapoo VH530
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Rapoo VH530
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Rapoo VH530
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Rapoo VH530
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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