In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and ROCCAT Syn Pro Air. 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 | ROCCAT Syn Pro Air |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-A | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | 22.8 cm | |
Width | 18.5 cm | 20.3 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 7.6 cm | |
Weight | 288 g | 580 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Fabric | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ROCCAT Syn Pro Air |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 3D Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | ROCCAT Syn Pro Air have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ROCCAT Syn Pro Air |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ROCCAT Syn Pro Air |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Power on/off, microphone on/mute, master volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ROCCAT Syn Pro Air |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C charge cable USB to USB-C adapter |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ROCCAT Syn Pro Air |
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Additional Functions | - | AIMO intelligent illumination, Stellar wireless technology |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ROCCAT Syn Pro Air |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | ROCCAT Syn Pro Air lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ROCCAT Syn Pro Air |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
USB 2.0 (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ROCCAT Syn Pro Air |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | USB wireless transmitter | |
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Compatibility | - | Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |