In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy PLYR and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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 | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 19.2 cm | - | |
Depth | 9.5 cm | - | |
Weight | 315 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than Skullcandy PLYR headphones. |
Colour | Black digi hype | Black | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Protection | Water-resistant | - | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Skullcandy PLYR can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | - | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Skullcandy PLYR are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy PLYR. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Skullcandy PLYR have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Form Factor | Built-in & removable boom | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | 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 | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Controls | Volume, mute button, equaliser preset | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Features | Mute LED indicator, Tile finding technology, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | - | |
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Battery Life | 24 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 1.8 hours | - |
CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Included Accessories | Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable | Audio cable | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |