CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.3 cm 19 cm
Width 18.4 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 8.7 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 273 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND headphones.
Colour White White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 114 dB +/- 3dB 93 dB CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional 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 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -41 dB -38 dB
Sensitivity Margin +/- 2dB -
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type - Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories 7.1 surround USB adapter Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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