Philips SHL5005 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHL5005 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 22.5 cm -
Width 17.2 cm -
Depth 3.6 cm -
Weight 121 g 236 g Philips SHL5005 are lighter than Philips SHL5005 headphones.
Colour - Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
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 1X.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 104 dB 93 dB Philips SHL5005 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL5005.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories - Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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