SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
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
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
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
Cable Length 3.05 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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