Sennheiser HD 450BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 450BT 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 450BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight 238 g -
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 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 450BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% 1% Sennheiser HD 450BT have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 38 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 108 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 80 - 6000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
Microphones Included 2 -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Additional Functions - Transparency mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 600 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hours 44 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours
Charging Time 2 hours -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox
Included Accessories Carrying case Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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