Apple AirPods Max vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Max vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency -
CABLE Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
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
FEATURES Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
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 Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery Lithium Ion
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
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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