Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 19.3 cm | 19 cm | |
Width | - | 17.5 cm | |
Depth | 8.74 cm | 8.71 cm | |
Weight | 517 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headphones. |
Colour | - | White | Black | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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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 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 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
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. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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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 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Controls | - | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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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 |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Capacity | 700 mAh | - | |
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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Bundled with | GameDAC Gen 2 | - | |
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Included Accessories | 2 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |