Philips SHL5005 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHL5005 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 SHL5005 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 22.5 cm 19 cm
Width 17.2 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 3.6 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 121 g 236 g Philips SHL5005 are lighter than Philips SHL5005 headphones.
Colour - White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Philips SHL5005 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHL5005 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Philips SHL5005 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 104 dB 93 dB Philips SHL5005 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL5005.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable 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 SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories - Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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