Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Colour Black | White Black
Design - Games
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 10 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox.
Impedance 18 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Controls 3-button remote -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 44 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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