Logitech G PRO X LIGHTSPEED vs SteelSeries Arctis 1 - Where are the differences?

Brand
Logitech
SteelSeries
Product name
G PRO X LIGHTSPEED
Arctis 1
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Only differences
Audio
Driver
Driver
50 mm
Driver
40 mm
Frequency, min
Frequency, min
20 Hz
Frequency, min
20 Hz
Frequency, max
Frequency, max
20000 Hz
Frequency, max
20000 Hz
Impedance
Impedance
32 Ω
Impedance
32 Ω
7.1 Surround Sound
7.1 Surround Sound
Yes
7.1 Surround Sound
No
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
No
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Microphone
Available
Available
Yes
Available
Yes
Noise reduction
Noise reduction
Yes
Noise reduction
Yes
Frequency, min
Frequency, min
100 Hz
Frequency, min
100 Hz
Frequency, max
Frequency, max
10000 Hz
Frequency, max
10000 Hz
Adjustable
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
Yes
Removable
Removable
Yes
Removable
Yes
Retractable
Retractable
No
Retractable
No
Connection
Wireless
Wireless
Yes
Wireless
No
Wired
Wired
Yes
Wired
Yes
Battery
Built-in
Built-in
Yes
Built-in
No
Battery life
Battery life
20,0 hours
Battery life
-
Specifications
Weight
Weight
320 g
Weight
288 g
Cable length
Cable length
-
Cable length
1,2 m
Cable removable
Cable removable
-
Cable removable
No
Functions
Volume control
Volume control
Yes
Volume control
Yes
Mute
Mute
Yes
Mute
Yes
Control per
Control per
Auricle
Control per
Auricle
Equipment
Lighting
Lighting
No
Lighting
No

Where are the differences?

Let's take a closer look at the differences between the G PRO X LIGHTSPEED* and Arctis 1* gaming headsets.

What year are the headsets from?

The release year is of course important when comparing two headsets. After all, the release date has an influence on the state of the art and usually also affects the price. The Logitech G PRO X LIGHTSPEED is from the year 2020 and thus newer than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. This one is from the year 2019. Which puts about a year between the two models.

Connection options

Let's start with the connectivity options from Logitech G PRO X LIGHTSPEED and SteelSeries Arctis 1. Both give you the option to be wired. A wired connection reduces connection problems and interference, which is an advantage. In return, the cable can possibly interfere.

Radio offers the disadvantage that there can be interference in the verdinbung. In addition, with radio you are usually dependent on a battery, which can also go flat during use. There is one more difference in the connection. The Logitech G PRO X LIGHTSPEED* can be connected wirelessly, unlike the SteelSeries Arctis 1. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.

Cable and battery

In this comparison, only the Logitech G PRO X LIGHTSPEED has a built-in battery. The battery life is up to Logitech G PRO X LIGHTSPEED.

Audio

With a driver size of 50 mm, the Logitech G PRO X LIGHTSPEED offers more at this point. The SteelSeries Arctis 1 has a driver size of 40 mm. A larger driver helps reproduce especially low frequencies better and louder. However, it is only one of several factors.

The frequency range starts at 20 Hz for both models. The end is at 20000 Hz for both. What is really important here is the range between 50 Hz and 10,000 Hz, which is covered by just about every headset nowadays.

The higher the impedance, the more power a speaker can produce. Also the sound becomes clearer. With a value of 32 Ω both models are equal here.

Only the Logitech G PRO X LIGHTSPEED offers the possibility for 7.1 surround sound.

Dolby Atmos is a special feature of the SteelSeries Arctis 1*. The system is not to be confused with 7.1 surround sound. Dolby Atmos is the next generation, which can additionally provide sound effects from above. As a rule, a driver or adapter is necessary for this.

Microphone

Of course, both headsets have a microphone built in, which is also adjustable. Additionally, the microphone can be detached for both the Logitech G PRO X LIGHTSPEED and the SteelSeries Arctis 1. If no microphone is needed or the headset is to be transported, this can be an advantage.

A noise suppression is integrated in both. This is especially interesting for minimizing click and keyboard noise.

Both microphones have a frequency range which starts at 20 Hz. The end of both microphones is at 20000 Hz

Volume control and mute

Almost every gaming headset offers the possibility of volume control and mute. So it is also in this case.

Both models offer the option of muting. The operation is done for the Logitech G PRO X LIGHTSPEED and SteelSeries Arctis 1 by Auricle.

Which headset has more features?

Finally, let's take a look at the equipment. Here, some models have lighting. These two headsets don't have that, but it doesn't affect the performance negatively. After all, the illumination is just a matter of taste.

Furthermore, some headsets have freely programmable buttons, as is also known from gaming mice or keyboards. But you have to do without this for the Logitech G PRO X LIGHTSPEED and SteelSeries Arctis 1.

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