Philips SHB3165BK vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165BK and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. 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 SHB3165BK vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 16 cm 19.3 cm
Width 15.5 cm -
Depth 7 cm 8.74 cm
Weight 146 g 517 g Philips SHB3165BK are lighter than Philips SHB3165BK headphones.
Colour Black -
Recommended Use - Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips SHB3165BK can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 106 dB 93 dB Philips SHB3165BK have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
Impedance 24 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHB3165BK.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Form Factor - Built-in
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial -
CABLE Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Cable Type USB charge cable Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 11 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Transmission Range 15 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Connector Type USB -
OTHERS Philips SHB3165BK SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories - 2 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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