Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.1 cm | 19 cm | |
| Width | 17.8 cm | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless headphones. |
| Colour | Black | White | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | <1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 98 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable USB-C to USB-A cable Micro-USB charge cable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |
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