Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i 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 - 236 g
Colour Black | White White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <1% Sennheiser HD 4.30i have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 93 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 18 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable 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 -44 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls 3-button remote Mute, volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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