In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Weight | 312 g | - | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Polyurethane leather | - | |
| Design | Games | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| 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 | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, game/chat balance | - |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - 35.6 cm | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| FEATURES | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 44 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Included Accessories | - | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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