Razer BlackShark V2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer BlackShark V2 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

Razer BlackShark V2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 262 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than Razer BlackShark V2 headphones.
Colour - White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material FlowKnit memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer BlackShark V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 100 dB 93 dB Razer BlackShark V2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer BlackShark V2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, cardioid (uni-directional) 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 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -42 dB -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.8 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories USB sound card 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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