In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer BlackShark V2. 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 | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
| Weight | 288 g | 262 g | Razer BlackShark V2 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Earpad Material | - | FlowKnit memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer BlackShark V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | THX Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 12 - 28000 Hz | Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 100 dB | Razer BlackShark V2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer BlackShark V2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Magnet Material | - | Razer Triforce titanium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Mono, cardioid (uni-directional) | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -42 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume control, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | 1.8 m |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Razer BlackShark V2 |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | USB sound card | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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