Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Height | 18.73 cm | - | |
| Width | 16.86 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.34 cm | - | |
| Weight | 384.8 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Apple AirPods Max headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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| Colour | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | - | |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam, mesh textile | - | |
| Headband Material | Knit mesh | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 22000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | - | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone | |
| Microphones Included | 9 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Controls | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | 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 | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Features | On-ear detection | ComfortMax System | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking | RGB lighting |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
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| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods Max | 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 | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | - | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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