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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / PlayStation Link - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Mute, volume | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | USB cable | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Features | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 30 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Included Accessories | Audio cable | Mounting plate, USB cable, PULSE Elite charging hanger, PlayStation Link USB adapter | |
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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 |