Sennheiser HD 579 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 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 579 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Height - 19 cm
Width - 17.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight - 236 g
Colour Silver White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Home audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 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 - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% <1% Sennheiser HD 579 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579.
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 36 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 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 579 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 579 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 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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