In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 and EPOS IMPACT 1060. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired | |
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Height | - | 17.8 cm | |
Width | - | 6.6 cm | |
Depth | - | 17.6 cm | |
Weight | 253 g | 171 g | EPOS IMPACT 1060 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 headphones. |
Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 30 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | EPOS AI | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | 0.5% | EPOS IMPACT 1060 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
Impedance | 36 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | - | |
Features | - | EPOS BrainAdapt Technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Cable Type | 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 |
USB-C cable - 1.2 m |
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FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Features | ComfortMax System | - | |
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Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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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 Nova 3 | EPOS IMPACT 1060 |
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Included Accessories | - | Carrying pouch, USB-C cable, BTD 800a USB dongle | |
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Supported Host Device OS | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | - |