Detailed comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 XT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | - | 253 g | |
| Colour | Slate | - | |
| 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 3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB +/- 3dB | 93 dB | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| MICROPHONE | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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 3 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. |
| 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 3 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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| CABLE | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| FEATURES | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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| Additional Functions | RGB lighting | RGB lighting |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB XT | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver | - | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later |
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