Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 and Poly EncorePro 520V. 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 Nova 3 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | - | EncorePro 500 series | |
| Height | - | 6.7 cm | |
| Width | - | 11.1 cm | |
| Depth | - | 14.9 cm | |
| Weight | 253 g | 74 g | Poly EncorePro 520V are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly EncorePro 520V are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 36 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 5.6 mm | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 520V. |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 50 dB |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-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 | 20 - 16000 Hz | Poly EncorePro 520V offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | 40 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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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 |
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| Cable Length | - | 78.5 cm |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Features | ComfortMax System | Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone | |
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| Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Connector Type | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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| Software Certification | - | Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | macOS, Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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