SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless vs. Poly Blackwire C5220

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless and Poly Blackwire C5220. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless vs. Poly Blackwire C5220 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Poly Blackwire C5220
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A
Series - Blackwire 5200 series
Height 19.1 cm -
Width 17.8 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 255 g 164.2 g Poly Blackwire C5220 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless headphones.
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Poly Blackwire C5220
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire C5220 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity - 90 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 98 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 28 mm SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire C5220.
Features - Digital signal processing, Dynamic EQ optimised
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Poly Blackwire C5220
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Blackwire C5220 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Poly Blackwire C5220 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Poly Blackwire C5220
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, answer/end
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Poly Blackwire C5220
Cable Type Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
USB-A cable - 21.7 cm
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Poly Blackwire C5220
Features - 280° rotatable microphone
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Poly Blackwire C5220
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Poly Blackwire C5220
Connector Type - USB (USB Type-A)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Poly Blackwire C5220
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Carrying case
Software Included - Poly Lens
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Zoom Rooms, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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