SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2. 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. Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g -
Colour - Midnight blue | White | Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam, cloth
Headband Material - Foam, leatherette, metal
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic 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 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - ProSpecs glasses relief system
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-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 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone sensitivity selection
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 3.05 m -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Amplifier battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 12 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Turtle Beach sticker
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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