SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - USB-C
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
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
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Bundled with GameDAC Gen 2 -
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 -
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