In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Weight | - | 253 g | |
Colour | Black | - | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | - | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
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 | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | 1% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
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. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | 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 | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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-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 Wireless for Xbox | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | Transparency mode | RGB lighting |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 44 hour(s) | - | |
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 | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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 Pro Wireless for Xbox | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Included Accessories | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | - | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |