SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro vs. Poly Blackwire C5220

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro vs. Poly Blackwire C5220 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Poly Blackwire C5220
Product Type Headset - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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
Form Factor Built-in -
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
Controls - Mute, volume, answer/end
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Poly Blackwire C5220
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
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Poly Blackwire C5220
Features - 280° rotatable microphone
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Poly Blackwire C5220
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (USB Type-A)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Poly Blackwire C5220
Bundled with GameDAC Gen 2 -
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
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