In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox and Sony PULSE Elite. 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Product Type | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / PlayStation Link - wireless | |
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| Colour | Black | White | |
| Earpad Material | - | Plush | |
| Design | Games | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
| Gaming | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Planar magnetic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / PlayStation Link | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 38 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI-enhanced noise rejection | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
USB cable |
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| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Additional Functions | Transparency mode | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 44 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony PULSE Elite. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Included Qty | 2 | - |
| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Included Accessories | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | Mounting plate, USB cable, PULSE Elite charging hanger, PlayStation Link USB adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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