SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs JBL Live 500BT

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, JBL Live 500BT has Omnidirectional microphone suitable for various sectors.

Technichal specifications
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
JBL Live 500BT
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Connectivity
Wired, 3.5mm aux
Bluetooth 4.2
Battery life
N/A
30 hours
Charge time
N/A
2 hours
Charging method
N/A
Micro-USB
Wireless range
N/A
Up to 10 meter
Latency
N/A
Low
Batteries
N/A
Lithium-ion
Driver info
dynamic drivers
50mm dynamic drivers
Physical specifications
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
JBL Live 500BT
Weight
236 grams
232 grams
Dimensions
175 x 190 x 87 mm
205 x 223 x 70 mm
Materials
Memory Foam
Plastic, fabric, faux leather
Color options
Black, White
Black, White, Blue, Red, Green
Mute button
Yes
No
Touch controls
No
Yes
Accessories
3.5mm audio cable, dual-3.5mm extension cable
Charging cable, audio cable
Cable length
1.2m audio cable 1.5m extension cable
1.3m
Water/sweat resistence
N/A
N/A
Microphone
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
JBL Live 500BT
Type
Boom
Built-in
Directionality
Bidirectional
Omnidirectional
Frequency response
100Hz - 10kHz
N/A
Sensitivity
-38dBV/Pa
N/A
AI features
Basic noise cancellation
Noise reduction, removes consistent background noise like engines, wind, and road noise
Speaker
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
JBL Live 500BT
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
18 Hz - 20 kHz
Mono/stereo audio
Stereo
Stereo
Transparency mode
No
No
AI features
No
No
Popularity and rating
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
JBL Live 500BT
Brand popularity
High
High
Model popularity
High
Medium to High
Comfort rating
Very High
Good
Sound quality rating
Good
Good
Durability rating
Medium
Good
Comfort for long wear
High
Good

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