Audeze LCD-4 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audeze LCD-4 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 236 g
Colour - Black
Body Material Wood Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
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 1X 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 1X.
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 1X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audeze LCD-4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories Travel bag Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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