Sennheiser HD 560S vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 560S and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 560S vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 240 g 253 g Sennheiser HD 560S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 560S headphones.
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 3
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 3.
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 3.
Impedance 120 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 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 3
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.35 mm) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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