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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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 VIRTUOSO RGB XT vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 236 g
Colour Slate Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
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 XT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Bluetooth Audio Codec aptX HD -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT 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 XT have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT 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.
Sensitivity -42 dB -38 dB
Sensitivity Margin +/- 2dB -
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
Additional Functions RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 15 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - 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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