Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-XB910N and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-XB910N | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Weight | 252 g | 253 g | Sony WH-XB910N are lighter than Sony WH-XB910N headphones. |
Colour | Blue | Black | - | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Synthetic leather | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-XB910N | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | - | |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-XB910N are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Dual Noise Cancellation | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 5 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sony WH-XB910N offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW | 93 dB | Sony WH-XB910N have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
Features | Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair | - |
MICROPHONE | Sony WH-XB910N | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
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 | 50 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-XB910N. |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-XB910N | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | Noise-cancellation on/off | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | Sony WH-XB910N | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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 |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-XB910N | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | Multipoint Pairing | ComfortMax System | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
Sensors | Touch sensor | - | |
Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-XB910N | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 50 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours |
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Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-XB910N | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Bluetooth |
USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-XB910N | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable | - | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |