Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset 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 | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 17.2 cm | 19 cm | |
| Width | 16.4 cm | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | 6 cm | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 136 g | 236 g | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset are lighter than Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset headphones. |
| Colour | Black | White | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 30 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern Wireless 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 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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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 Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Cable Type | - | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 50 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 30 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | USB dongle, USB charging cable | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet | 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 |
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