SteelSeries Arctis Pro vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Pro and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Pro vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.7 cm 19 cm
Width 16.6 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 8.99 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 426 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Pro headphones.
Colour White White | Black
Body Material Aluminium, steel Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Pro offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 1% <1% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 102 dB 93 dB SteelSeries Arctis Pro have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone 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 2.2 kOhm -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
USB cable - detachable
TOS Link cable - detachable
Audio adaptor - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
Additional Functions LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Bundled with GameDAC -
Included Accessories Microphone windscreen Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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