In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. 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 | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Height | 18.73 cm | - | |
Width | 16.86 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.34 cm | - | |
Weight | 384.8 g | - | |
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 | Black | |
Body Material | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | - | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam, mesh textile | - | |
Headband Material | Knit mesh | - | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | - | 10 - 22000 Hz | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | - | 38 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | Neodymium | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone | |
Microphones Included | 9 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Controls | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency | - |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Features | On-ear detection | - | |
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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 | Transparency mode |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 44 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
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 |
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 |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods Max | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |