Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Xbox 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 | - | 19 cm | |
Width | - | 17.5 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.71 cm | |
Weight | 312 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset headphones. |
Colour | - | White | Black | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Polyurethane leather | - | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | - | |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC | - | |
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 1 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, game/chat balance | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - 35.6 cm | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Microsoft Xbox 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 Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Xbox 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 Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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Included Accessories | - | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | - | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |