Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| 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 | |
| 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 1X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| 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 1X 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 1X have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| 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 1X |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Cable Type | USB-C cable - 1.5 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Connector Type | USB (24 pin USB-C) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Included Accessories | - | Audio cable | |
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| 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 Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |
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