In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless and Skullcandy PLYR. 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 Pro Wireless | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | - | 18.9 cm | |
Width | - | 19.2 cm | |
Depth | - | 9.5 cm | |
Weight | - | 315 g | |
Colour | White | Black digi hype | |
Body Material | Aluminium, steel | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | 10 m | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless have a greater operating distance than Skullcandy PLYR. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Skullcandy PLYR have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy PLYR. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 102 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Skullcandy PLYR have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in & removable boom | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, mute button, equaliser preset |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable USB cable - detachable TOS Link cable - detachable |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Features | - | Mute LED indicator, Tile finding technology, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Battery Type | Headset battery | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Skullcandy PLYR lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 1.8 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Included Accessories | Wireless transmitter, microphone windscreen, micro-USB charging cable | Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |