Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 and Trust GXT 498 FORTA. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19 cm | 20.5 cm | |
| Width | 17.5 cm | 16.5 cm | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | 8.3 cm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Black | White | |
| Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | rABS plastic | |
| Earpad Material | - | Synthetic leather, cloth | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | 3D sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than Trust GXT 498 FORTA. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | 1% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 90 dB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 have higher sensitivity than Trust GXT 498 FORTA. |
| Impedance | 36 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 100 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Trust GXT 498 FORTA have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Rotatable ear cups |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-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 | 100 - 17000 Hz | Trust GXT 498 FORTA offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | Echo-cancelling |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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| Controls | Mute, volume | Volume control, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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| Features | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Trust GXT 498 FORTA |
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| Included Accessories | Audio cable, audio extension cable | Pop filter | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | RoHS 2011/65/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, EN 55032:2015+A11:2020, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020 | |
| Service & Support | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |