Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

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In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

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Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 286 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset headphones.
Colour Black Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic surround sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm Composite - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom 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 Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls Mute, volume Mute, volume
CABLE Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Headset cable Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories - Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - 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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