Sennheiser HD 206 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 206 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 HD 206 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 215 g 236 g Sennheiser HD 206 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 206 headphones.
Colour Silver White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Professional audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 21 - 18000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 206.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.7% <1% Sennheiser HD 206 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 206.
Sensitivity 108 dB 93 dB Sennheiser HD 206 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 24 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - 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 - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter 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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