SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P and Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C
Weight 236 g 280 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm
Colour Black | White -
Body Material Memory foam, airweave -
Earpad Material - Ultra-soft memory foam
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 360° Spatial Audio THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 93 dB 100 dB Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Impedance 36 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Magnet Material Neodymium Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Razer HyperClear
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Controls Mute, volume Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.8 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Features ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers Bendable microphone arm
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 70 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Included Accessories Audio cable -
Compatibility Mac, Windows Windows
Service & Support Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
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