Philips Fidelio X3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips Fidelio X3 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips Fidelio X3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 23 cm 19 cm
Width 19 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 11 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 380 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than Philips Fidelio X3 headphones.
Colour - White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Home audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Philips Fidelio X3 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.1% <1% Philips Fidelio X3 have lower total harmonic distortion than Philips Fidelio X3.
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 93 dB Philips Fidelio X3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 30 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm LMC - 50 mm 40 mm Philips Fidelio X3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - 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 Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, cable clip Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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