Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro and Poly Blackwire C5220. 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 Pro | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A | |
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Series | - | Blackwire 5200 series | |
Height | 19.3 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.74 cm | - | |
Weight | 458 g | 164.2 g | Poly Blackwire C5220 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Blackwire C5220 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | SoundGuard | |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 360° Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 40000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | 90 dB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro have higher sensitivity than Poly Blackwire C5220. |
Impedance | 38 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 28 mm | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro have a thicker diaphragm than Poly Blackwire C5220. |
Features | - | Digital signal processing, Dynamic EQ optimised | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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Form Factor | 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 | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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Controls | - | Mute, volume, answer/end |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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Cable Type | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
USB-A cable - 21.7 cm |
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FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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Features | - | 280° rotatable microphone |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (USB Type-A) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Poly Blackwire C5220 |
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Bundled with | GameDAC Gen 2 | - | |
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Included Accessories | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | Carrying case | |
Software Included | - | Poly Lens | |
Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Skype for Business, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Zoom Rooms, Avaya Certified, Cisco Jabber Certified | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |