Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 269 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 headphones.
Colour Silver Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Leather, polyurethane -
Headband Material Leather, polyurethane -
Design DJ -
Recommended Use Professional audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 30000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Max Input Power 2000 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 102 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - L shaped - 1.8 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Pioneer DJ HDJ-X5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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