Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 19.3 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.74 cm | - | |
Weight | 458 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headphones. |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | 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 | |
Sound Effects | 360° Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | 93 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
Impedance | 38 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | 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 | 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 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | 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 |
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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FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | 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 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Bundled with | GameDAC Gen 2 | - | |
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Included Accessories | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | - | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |