SteelSeries Siberia 840 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Siberia 840 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Siberia 840 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 318 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than SteelSeries Siberia 840 headphones.
Colour Glossy, matte black Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Game console, phone, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Siberia 840.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 100 dB 93 dB SteelSeries Siberia 840 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dB -38 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Microphone Features Mute function Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Audio (optical) cable
USB cable
RCA cable
Audio cable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity 1000 mAh -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Included Qty 2 -
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headset
Headphones
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories Transmitter unit, 4 power plug adapters, 2 battery packs, mobile cable, chat cable Audio cable
Software Included SteelSeries Engine 3 -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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