Side by side comparison and review of JLab Audio Play Gaming 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JLab Audio Play Gaming | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 17.8 cm | 19 cm | |
| Width | 14.8 cm | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | 7.29 cm | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | - | 236 g | |
| Colour | Black/blue | White | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, phone | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | JLab Audio Play Gaming | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than JLab Audio Play Gaming. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | JLab Audio Play Gaming | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| 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 | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | JLab Audio Play Gaming | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | JLab Audio Play Gaming | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB charge cable Audio cable - detachable - with volume control |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | JLab Audio Play Gaming | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | JLab Audio Play Gaming | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | - | |
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| Battery Capacity | 400 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 22 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 22 hours | - | |
| Standby Time | 400 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | JLab Audio Play Gaming | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | JLab Audio Play Gaming | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Travel bag | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| 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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