Detailed comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.5 cm | 19 cm | |
| Width | 17 cm | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | 10 cm | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 380 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE headphones. |
| Colour | Espresso | Steel grey | White | Black | |
| Body Material | - | 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) | 18 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB +/- 3dB | 93 dB | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| 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. |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm | - | |
| Sensitivity | -42 dB | -38 dB | |
| Impedance | 2 kOhm | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | Volume | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| 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 |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | |
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| Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | - | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Connector Type | USB Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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| 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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