In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox and Poly EncorePro 530D. 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 Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Poly EncorePro 530D |
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Product Type | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C, USB-A | |
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Series | - | EncorePro 500 series | |
Weight | - | 22 g | |
Colour | Black | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Foam | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
Gaming | Yes | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Poly EncorePro 530D |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | - | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 22000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
Impedance | 38 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 530D. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
Features | - | SoundGuard Technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Poly EncorePro 530D |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Passive noise cancellation (PNC) | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 150 - 6800 Hz | Poly EncorePro 530D offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Poly EncorePro 530D |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Headset cable - 89 cm |
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FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Poly EncorePro 530D |
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Features | - | Quick Disconnect, boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone | |
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Additional Functions | Transparency mode | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Poly EncorePro 530D |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 44 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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Included Qty | 2 | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Poly EncorePro 530D |
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Connector Type | - | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Poly EncorePro 530D |
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Included Accessories | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | - | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Windows | |
TAA Compliant | - | Yes | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |