HP 500 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HP 500 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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

HP 500 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP 500 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 8.5 cm 19 cm
Width 19 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 17.2 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 220 g 236 g HP 500 are lighter than HP 500 headphones.
Colour Black White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Protection Water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY HP 500 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
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 HP 500 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - 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
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL HP 500 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls Volume Mute, volume
CABLE HP 500 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type USB-C cable Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES HP 500 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING HP 500 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Battery Type Rechargeable -
Battery Capacity 300 mAh -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS HP 500 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS HP 500 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories - Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility - 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
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