Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 17.3 cm | - | |
Width | 16.7 cm | - | |
Depth | 6 cm | - | |
Weight | 142 g | 253 g | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business are lighter than Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business headphones. |
Colour | Black | - | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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 3 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 91 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 28 mm | 40 mm | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business. |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
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 Headset for Business | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, Microsoft Teams button | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | USB cable | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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FEATURES | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | USB (4 PIN USB Type A) | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Microsoft Modern USB Headset for Business | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
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Software Certification | Certified for Microsoft Teams | - | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |