Side by side comparison and review of Sony PULSE 3D and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 19 cm | 19 cm | |
| Width | 21.3 cm | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | 9.1 cm | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 292 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than Sony PULSE 3D headphones. |
| Colour | Midnight black | Black / white | White | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Game console | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 3D Audio by Tempest 3D AudioTech | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 22000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | Microphone on/mute, master volume, chat mix controls, in-game audio | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable USB-C charge cable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Audio cable, wireless adapter, USB-C charging cable | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |
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