Sennheiser GSP 550 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser GSP 550 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

Sennheiser GSP 550 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series Gaming -
Height - 19 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 358 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than Sennheiser GSP 550 headphones.
Colour Black White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 30000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser GSP 550 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 107 dB 93 dB Sennheiser GSP 550 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 28 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-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 10 - 18000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser GSP 550 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Sensitivity -47 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser GSP 550 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories - 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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