Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 820 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser HD 820 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 360 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than Sennheiser HD 820 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Microfibre | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 820 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Sennheiser HD 820 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 6 - 48000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sennheiser HD 820 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/Vrms | 93 dB | Sennheiser HD 820 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
| Impedance | 300 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser HD 820 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| 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 | Sennheiser HD 820 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser HD 820 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - OFC - 3 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser HD 820 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser HD 820 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 820 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Included Accessories | USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth, 4.4 mm Pentaconn stereo jack plug, XLR-4 connector | Audio cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | 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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