CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.5 cm -
Width 17 cm -
Depth 10 cm -
Weight 380 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE headphones.
Colour Espresso | Steel grey 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 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 1X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 109 dB +/- 3dB 93 dB CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X 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 1X
Controls Volume Mute, volume
CABLE CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type USB charge cable - 1.8 m
Audio cable - 1.5 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
Additional Functions RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver Audio 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
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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