AKG K812 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG K812 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

AKG K812 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 390 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than AKG K812 headphones.
Colour Black Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Professional audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 54000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz AKG K812 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Max Input Power 300 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 110 dB 93 dB AKG K812 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Impedance 36 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm AKG K812 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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