Audeze LCD-4 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audeze LCD-4 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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

Audeze LCD-4 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight - 236 g
Colour - White | Black
Body Material Wood Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Planar magnetic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than Audeze LCD-4.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 1.0% <1% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 93 dB Audeze LCD-4 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 200 Ohm 36 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 130 dB -
Diaphragm 106 mm 40 mm Audeze LCD-4 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 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
REMOTE CONTROL Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories Travel bag Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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