In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Sony PULSE 3D. 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 | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | 19 cm | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | 21.3 cm | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | 9.1 cm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 292 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Midnight black | Black / white | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE 3D |
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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 | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | 3D Audio by Tempest 3D AudioTech | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Microphone on/mute, master volume, chat mix controls, in-game audio |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Headphones cable USB-C charge cable |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony PULSE 3D. |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | Sony PULSE 3D |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Audio cable, wireless adapter, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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