Apple AirPods Max vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Max vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired
Height 18.73 cm 19.3 cm
Width 16.86 cm -
Depth 8.34 cm 8.74 cm
Weight 384.8 g 458 g Apple AirPods Max 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 -
Earpad Material Memory foam, mesh textile -
Headband Material Knit mesh -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 -
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ 360° Surround Sound
Frequency Response - 10 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 38 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphones Included 9 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Controls Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency -
CABLE Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable 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
FEATURES Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Features On-ear detection -
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 -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
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 Pro
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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