SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox

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In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 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.

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 19 cm -
Width 17.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 236 g -
Colour White | Black Black
Body Material Memory foam, airweave -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 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 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% 1% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 93 dB 93 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 36 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
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 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox.
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features Retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Controls Mute, volume -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Features ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers -
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 44 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Included Accessories Audio cable, audio extension cable Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
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