SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 vs. Poly EncorePro 530D

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 and Poly EncorePro 530D. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 vs. Poly EncorePro 530D Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-C Headset - wired - USB-C, USB-A
Series - EncorePro 500 series
Weight 253 g 22 g Poly EncorePro 530D are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 headphones.
Colour - Black
Body Material Memory foam, airweave -
Earpad Material - Foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
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 30 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 530D.
Features - SoundGuard Technology
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Form Factor 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 AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation Passive noise cancellation (PNC)
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 150 - 6800 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly EncorePro 530D.
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
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
Headset cable - 89 cm
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Features ComfortMax System Quick Disconnect, boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
Additional Functions RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Connector Type USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A)
Headset (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly EncorePro 530D
Supported Host Device OS Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later macOS, Windows
TAA Compliant - Yes
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