Lenovo ThinkPad X1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 195 g 236 g Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are lighter than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 headphones.
Colour - White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL, mSBC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) / Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than Lenovo ThinkPad X1.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 111 dB 93 dB Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Dynamic Range 110 dB -
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Lenovo ThinkPad X1.
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Dynamic Range 95 dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 19 dB -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Lenovo ThinkPad X1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.3 m
USB-C cable - 1.3 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Lenovo ThinkPad X1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING Lenovo ThinkPad X1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Battery Life Details (noise cancelling OFF): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 15 hours
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Charging Time 2 hours -
CONNECTIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headphones (24 pin USB-C) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories Carrying case Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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