In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 312 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P are lighter than Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | White | |
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 1P |
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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 1P 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 1P |
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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 1P microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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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 1P |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - 35.6 cm | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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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 1P |
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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 1P |
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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 1P |
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Included Accessories | - | Audio 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 |