In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. 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 Wireless for Xbox |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
| Weight | 288 g | - | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 12 m | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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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. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 Wireless for Xbox |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Audio 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 | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 44 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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