Sennheiser HD 206 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 206 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 215 g 236 g Sennheiser HD 206 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 206 headphones.
Colour Silver 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 1X
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 1X 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 1X.
Impedance 24 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 206 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter Audio 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
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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