SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs. Philips TAG5106BK

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 and Philips TAG5106BK. 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 Nova 1 vs. Philips TAG5106BK Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired
Series - 5000 Series
Height 19 cm 22.2 cm
Width 17.5 cm 19 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 8.2 cm
Weight 236 g -
Colour White | Black Black
Body Material Memory foam, airweave -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating - Yes Philips TAG5106BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects 360° Spatial Audio DTS Surround Sound, DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAG5106BK.
Max Input Power - 20 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 93 dB 101 dB Philips TAG5106BK have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 36 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Philips TAG5106BK have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-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 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Controls Mute, volume -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
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Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Features ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers -
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 45 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (LED off): up to 45 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Philips TAG5106BK
Included Accessories Audio cable, audio extension cable USB dongle, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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