SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs Sony MDR XB450

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 MDR XB450 has Omnidirectional microphone suitable for various sectors.

Technichal specifications
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony MDR XB450
Type
Over-ear
On-ear
Connectivity
Wired, 3.5mm aux
Wired, 3.5mm audio jack
Battery life
N/A
N/A
Charge time
N/A
N/A
Charging method
N/A
N/A
Wireless range
N/A
N/A
Latency
N/A
N/A
Batteries
N/A
N/A
Driver info
dynamic drivers
30mm dynamic drivers
Physical specifications
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony MDR XB450
Weight
236 grams
165 grams
Dimensions
175 x 190 x 87 mm
150 x 200 x 35 mm
Materials
Memory Foam
Plastic, metal headband
Color options
Black, White
Black, White, Blue, Red, Yellow
Mute button
Yes
No
Touch controls
No
No
Accessories
3.5mm audio cable, dual-3.5mm extension cable
N/A
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 MDR XB450
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 wind and road noise
Speaker
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony MDR XB450
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
5 Hz - 22 kHz
Mono/stereo audio
Stereo
Stereo
Transparency mode
No
No
AI features
No
No
Popularity and rating
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony MDR XB450
Brand popularity
High
High
Model popularity
High
Medium to High
Comfort rating
Very High
Medium
Sound quality rating
Good
Good
Durability rating
Medium
Medium
Comfort for long wear
High
Medium

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