Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | 19.1 cm | |
Width | 21.59 cm | 17.8 cm | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | 8.71 cm | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 255 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | Black | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 9 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
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 | - | 98 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Audio cable USB-C to USB-A cable Micro-USB charge cable |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |