In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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 Pro | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headset - Bluetooth / PlayStation Link - wireless | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 19.3 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.74 cm | - | |
| Weight | 458 g | - | |
| Colour | - | White | |
| Earpad Material | - | Plush | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console | |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | 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 Effects | 360° Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 38 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | 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 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Sony PULSE Elite |
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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 cable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | 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 Pro | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Sony PULSE Elite |
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| Bundled with | GameDAC Gen 2 | - | |
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| Included Accessories | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | Mounting plate, USB cable, PULSE Elite charging hanger, PlayStation Link USB adapter | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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