Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Height | 19.1 cm | - | |
| Width | 17.8 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless headphones. |
| Colour | Black | - | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 98 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | 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 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable USB-C to USB-A cable Micro-USB charge cable |
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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| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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