Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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

Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 17.2 cm -
Width 16.4 cm -
Depth 6 cm -
Weight 136 g 236 g Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset are lighter than Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset headphones.
Colour Black 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 1X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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 1X 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 1X 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 1X
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 Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button Mute, volume
CABLE Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type - Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
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 1X
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories USB dongle, USB charging cable Audio cable
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
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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