Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | 236 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X headphones. |
| Colour | Black | - | |
| Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| 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 | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| 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 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Features | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | ComfortMax System | |
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| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Audio cable | - | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
| Service & Support | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |
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