In depth comparison and review of EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | ADAPT 500 Series | - | |
| Height | - | 19 cm | |
| Width | - | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 236 g | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are lighter than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II headphones. |
| Colour | - | White | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Plush, textured fabric | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 25 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Hybrid ANC | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | EPOS Voice | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | <1% | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have lower total harmonic distortion than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 108 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Audio prompts | - |
| MICROPHONE | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming, MEMS-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. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | EPOS ActiveGard | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | 81 day | - | |
| Charging Time | 220 min | - |
| CONNECTIONS | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Software Certification | Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet | - | |
| 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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