Headsets / Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs Turtle Beach STEALTH 450

Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis 1

Wired · 40 mm · 2018
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Connection70
Driver62
Microphone92
Recency40
VS
Headset · Turtle Beach

Turtle Beach STEALTH 450

Wired · 50 mm · 2015
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Connection70
Driver84
Recency25
Verdict

SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Turtle Beach STEALTH 450 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64.

  • Driver: Turtle Beach STEALTH 450 leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

Turtle Beach STEALTH 450

If you care most about driver.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1Turtle Beach STEALTH 450
65Gear score64
WiredConnectionWired
40 mmDriver50 mm
DetachableMicrophone—
2018Release year2015
≈ $100Estimated price—

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 SteelSeries Arctis 1 or Turtle Beach STEALTH 450 better?

SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Turtle Beach STEALTH 450 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 64. Driver: Turtle Beach STEALTH 450 leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).