Sony WH-XB910N vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-XB910N vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB910N SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
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
Controls Noise-cancellation on/off Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Sony WH-XB910N SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB910N SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features Multipoint Pairing ComfortMax System
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
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
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
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)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB910N SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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