Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 17.87 cm | - | |
| Width | 16.73 cm | - | |
| Depth | 9.26 cm | - | |
| Weight | 282 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal headphones. |
| Colour | Navy | Antracite black | Grey mist | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, rubber, composite polymer, bamboo fibre cloth | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam, lambskin | - | |
| Design | Games | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancellation | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Built-in Decoders | Dolby Atmos | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | 93 dB | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
| Impedance | 24 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| Features | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | - |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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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 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Controls | Power on/off, volume control, microphone on/mute, play/pause, ANC/transparency | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.25 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.25 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | |
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| Additional Functions | Transparency mode | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 24 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (Bluetooth ON): up to 24 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (24 pin USB-C) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Included Accessories | Inflight adapter | Audio cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Compliant Standards | MFI | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | 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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