SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs Sony WH-1000XM3

Microphones

One of the standout features of the is its Boom microphone and it's Basic noise cancellation. This makes it exceptionally good for voice calls and online meetings, where clear communication is crucial. Meanwhile, Sony WH-1000XM3 has Multiple microphones for noise cancellation and voice pickup microphone suitable for various sectors.

Technichal specifications
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony WH-1000XM3
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Connectivity
Wired, 3.5mm aux
Bluetooth 4.2, Wired (3.5mm audio jack)
Battery life
N/A
30 hours
Charge time
N/A
3 hours
Charging method
N/A
USB-C
Wireless range
N/A
Up to 10 meters
Latency
N/A
Low
Batteries
N/A
Lithium Polymer
Driver info
dynamic drivers
40mm dynamic drivers
Physical specifications
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony WH-1000XM3
Weight
236 grams
254 grams
Dimensions
175 x 190 x 87 mm
184 x 186 x 75 mm
Materials
Memory Foam
Plastic, synthetic leather ear cushions
Color options
Black, White
Black, Silver
Mute button
Yes
No
Touch controls
No
Yes
Accessories
3.5mm audio cable, dual-3.5mm extension cable
USB-C charging cable, 3.5mm audio cable, carrying case, airplane adapter
Cable length
1.2m audio cable 1.5m extension cable
1.2m
Water/sweat resistence
N/A
N/A
Microphone
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony WH-1000XM3
Type
Boom
Built-in
Directionality
Bidirectional
Multiple microphones for noise cancellation and voice pickup
Frequency response
100Hz - 10kHz
N/A
Sensitivity
-38dBV/Pa
N/A
AI features
Basic noise cancellation
Noise reduction, Dual Noise Sensor Technology with multiple microphones actively removes ambient noise
Speaker
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony WH-1000XM3
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
4 Hz - 40 kHz (wired) 20 Hz - 20 kHz (wireless)
Mono/stereo audio
Stereo
Stereo
Transparency mode
No
Yes
AI features
No
Virtual surround sound: No Spatial audio capabilities: Yes (360 Reality Audio)
Popularity and rating
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony WH-1000XM3
Brand popularity
High
Very High
Model popularity
High
High
Comfort rating
Very High
High
Sound quality rating
Good
High
Durability rating
Medium
High
Comfort for long wear
High
High

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