SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Razer BlackShark V2 X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Razer BlackShark V2 X. 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. Razer BlackShark V2 X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 240 g Razer BlackShark V2 X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - White | Razer green | Black
Earpad Material - 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 X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo 7.1 channel surround
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB Razer BlackShark V2 X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 X have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Cardioid (uni-directional)
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Razer HyperClear
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Razer BlackShark V2 X
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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