In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. 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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 155 g | 236 g | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 are lighter than Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 headphones. |
Colour | White | Grey | Black | White | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 22000 Hz | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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Cable Type | - | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P |
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Included Accessories | - | Audio cable | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | - | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |