In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 and CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS. 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 3 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB-C | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | - | 19.3 cm | |
Width | - | 18.4 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.7 cm | |
Weight | 253 g | 266 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 headphones. |
Colour | - | White | |
Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Leatherette, memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | 114 dB +/- 3dB | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Impedance | 36 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone 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 | -41 dB | |
Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 2dB | |
Impedance | - | 2.2 kOhm | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Cable Type | 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 |
USB charge cable - 1.8 m |
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FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Features | ComfortMax System | - | |
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Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Connector Type | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 WIRELESS |
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Included Accessories | - | USB wireless receiver, leaflet | |
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Supported Host Device OS | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |