SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X vs. Sony PULSE Elite

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X and Sony PULSE Elite. 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 1X vs. Sony PULSE Elite Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Sony PULSE Elite
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / PlayStation Link - wireless
Weight 236 g -
Colour Black White
Body Material Memory foam, airweave -
Earpad Material - Plush
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Sony PULSE Elite
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Planar magnetic
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / PlayStation Link
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects 360° Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 93 dB -
Impedance 36 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Sony PULSE Elite
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI-enhanced noise rejection
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Sony PULSE Elite
Controls Mute, volume Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Sony PULSE Elite
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Sony PULSE Elite
Features ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Sony PULSE Elite
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Sony PULSE Elite
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Sony PULSE Elite
Included Accessories Audio cable Mounting plate, USB cable, PULSE Elite charging hanger, PlayStation Link USB adapter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - 1 year
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