In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | 19.3 cm | |
Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 8.74 cm | |
Weight | 288 g | 458 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | 360° Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | 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 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |