In depth comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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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 | - | |
| Width | 17 cm | - | |
| Depth | 10 cm | - | |
| Weight | 380 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P are lighter than CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE headphones. |
| Colour | Espresso | Steel grey | Black | White | |
| 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 1P |
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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 1P. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB +/- 3dB | 93 dB | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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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 1P microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| 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 1P |
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| Controls | Volume | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 1.8 m Audio cable - 1.5 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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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 1P |
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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 1P |
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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 1P |
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| Included Accessories | Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver | Audio 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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