CORSAIR Gaming HS70 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming HS70 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

CORSAIR Gaming HS70 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS CORSAIR Gaming HS70 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.7 cm 19 cm
Width 16.1 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 9.9 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 352 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than CORSAIR Gaming HS70 headphones.
Colour Black | Carbon | White White | Black
Body Material Metal Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.14 m -
SOUND QUALITY CORSAIR Gaming HS70 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual 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 HS70.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 109 dB +/- 3dB 93 dB CORSAIR Gaming HS70 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm CORSAIR Gaming HS70 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE CORSAIR Gaming HS70 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-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.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm -
Sensitivity -40 dB -38 dB
Impedance 2 kOhm -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL CORSAIR Gaming HS70 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE CORSAIR Gaming HS70 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type USB charge cable - 1.8 m
Audio cable - 1.5 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES CORSAIR Gaming HS70 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING CORSAIR Gaming HS70 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1050 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS CORSAIR Gaming HS70 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS CORSAIR Gaming HS70 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver 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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