In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Skullcandy HESH Evo. 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 | Skullcandy HESH Evo |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
Weight | 288 g | 213 g | Skullcandy HESH Evo are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | True black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy HESH Evo |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH Evo are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | <3% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 91.3 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy HESH Evo |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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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 | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy HESH Evo |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy HESH Evo |
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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 Headphones cable |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy HESH Evo |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 36 hour(s) | Skullcandy HESH Evo lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy HESH Evo |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headphones |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Skullcandy HESH Evo |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Travel bag | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |