Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. 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

Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 17.3 cm -
Width 16.7 cm -
Depth 6 cm -
Weight 142 g 236 g Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset are lighter than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset headphones.
Colour Black Black | White
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 100 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 91 dB -
Diaphragm 28 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
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
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button Mute, volume
CABLE Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Cable Type USB-C cable - 1.5 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Connector Type USB (24 pin USB-C) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Included Accessories - Audio cable
Compatibility Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Software Certification Certified for Microsoft Teams -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Other Comparisons with Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset
Other Comparisons with SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Other Popular Headphones Comparisons
Other projects: