Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 20.4 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.8 cm | - | |
| Weight | 290.3 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones headphones. |
| Colour | Light grey | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Microsoft Surface Headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | - | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Audio cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
| 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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