Sennheiser HD 560S vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 560S and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 560S vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 240 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 560S headphones.
Colour - White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Velour -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 6 - 38000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 560S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.05% <1% Sennheiser HD 560S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 560S.
Sensitivity 110 dB/Vrms 93 dB Sennheiser HD 560S have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 120 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 560S 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 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.35 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm 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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