Sennheiser HD 450BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 450BT 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

Sennheiser HD 450BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 238 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than Sennheiser HD 450BT headphones.
Colour Black | White Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 450BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser HD 450BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 450BT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% <1% Sennheiser HD 450BT have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 108 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 80 - 6000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity 600 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hours -
Charging Time 2 hours -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories Carrying case Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
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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