Headsets / Comparison

Corsair HS50 vs SteelSeries Arctis 1 Destiny Edition

Headset · Corsair

Corsair HS50

Wired · 50 mm · 2017
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver84
Microphone92
Recency35
VS
Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Destiny Edition

Wired · 40 mm
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver62
Microphone92
Verdict

Corsair HS50 and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Destiny Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Driver: Corsair HS50 leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
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Corsair HS50

If you care most about driver.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair HS50SteelSeries Arctis 1 Destiny Edition
71Gear score71
WiredConnectionWired
50 mmDriver40 mm
DetachableMicrophoneDetachable
2017Release year—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Corsair HS50 or SteelSeries Arctis 1 Destiny Edition better?

Corsair HS50 and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Destiny Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Driver: Corsair HS50 leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).