ROCCAT Cross vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ROCCAT Cross and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

ROCCAT Cross vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.6 cm 19 cm
Width 14.9 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 8 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 185 g 236 g ROCCAT Cross are lighter than ROCCAT Cross headphones.
Colour - White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than ROCCAT Cross.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 98 dB 93 dB ROCCAT Cross have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm ROCCAT Cross have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-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
Sensitivity -42 dB -38 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 58 dB -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls Volume Mute, volume
CABLE ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.35 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 2.35 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS ROCCAT Cross SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS ROCCAT Cross 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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