In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. 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 Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Colour | White | Black | |
Body Material | Aluminium, steel | - | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | 12 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 40000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | 1% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
Sensitivity | 102 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | 2200 Ohm | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable USB cable - detachable TOS Link cable - detachable |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Battery Type | Headset battery | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 44 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Included Accessories | Wireless transmitter, microphone windscreen, micro-USB charging cable | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |