SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P

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In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. 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.

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SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.1 cm -
Width 17.8 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 255 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless headphones.
Colour Black Black | White
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 1P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 1P offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% <1% SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P 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 1P
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P 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 1P
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Cable Type Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Audio cable
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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