Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired | |
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Height | - | 19.3 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.74 cm | |
Weight | 236 g | 458 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X headphones. |
Colour | Black | - | |
Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | 360° Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | - | |
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 | - |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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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 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Controls | Mute, volume | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Features | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 1X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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Included Accessories | Audio cable | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
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 |