EPOS PC 8 USB vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of EPOS PC 8 USB and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

EPOS PC 8 USB vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS EPOS PC 8 USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-A Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 16 cm -
Width 14 cm -
Depth 5 cm -
Weight 84 g 236 g EPOS PC 8 USB are lighter than EPOS PC 8 USB headphones.
Colour Black Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY EPOS PC 8 USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE EPOS PC 8 USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL EPOS PC 8 USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls Mute, volume Mute, volume
CABLE EPOS PC 8 USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Headset cable - 2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES EPOS PC 8 USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS EPOS PC 8 USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS EPOS PC 8 USB SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories - Audio cable
Compatibility Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Compliant Standards Plug and Play -
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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