In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 and Sony PULSE Elite. 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 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth / PlayStation Link - wireless | |
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Weight | 253 g | - | |
Colour | - | White | |
Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Plush | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
Gaming | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Planar magnetic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / PlayStation Link | |
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 | - |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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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 | AI-enhanced noise rejection | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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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 cable |
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FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Features | ComfortMax System | - | |
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Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 30 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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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 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Included Accessories | - | Mounting plate, USB cable, PULSE Elite charging hanger, PlayStation Link USB adapter | |
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Supported Host Device OS | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | - | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |