Apple Airpods Max vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Microphones

One of the standout features of the is its microphone and it's Advanced noise reduction. This makes it exceptionally good for voice calls and online meetings, where clear communication is crucial. Meanwhile, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro has Bidirectional microphone suitable for various sectors.

Technichal specifications
Apple Airpods Max
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.0, Wired (USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack)
Battery life
20 hours
22 hours
Charge time
2 hours
3 hours
Charging method
Lightning to USB-C
USB-C
Wireless range
Up to 9 meters
Up to 12 meters
Latency
Low
Low
Batteries
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
‎2 Lithium Ion batteries
Driver info
40mm Apple-designed dynamic driver
40mm neodymium drivers
Physical specifications
Apple Airpods Max
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Weight
385 grams
298 grams
Dimensions
169x187x84 mm
180 cm x 211 cm x 91 mm
Materials
Anodized aluminum ear cups, stainless steel frame, and memory foam ear cushions
Aluminum alloy, plastic, leatherette ear cushions, memory foam
Color options
Space Gray, Silver, Sky Blue, Green, Pink
Black, White
Mute button
No
Yes
Touch controls
Yes
No
Accessories
Smart case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Wireless Base Station, USB-C to USB-A Cable, 3.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable, 2x Removable Magnetic Ear Plates, Microphone Pop Filter
Cable length
N/A
1.5m USB cable 1.2m audio cable
Water/sweat resistence
N/A
N/A
Microphone
Apple Airpods Max
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Type
N/A
Boom
Directionality
Beamforming
Bidirectional
Frequency response
N/A
100Hz - 6.5kHz
Sensitivity
N/A
-38 dBV/Pa
AI features
Advanced noise reduction
Noise reduction, removes consistently produced, unwanted noises like fans, road noise, and other consistent sounds.
Speaker
Apple Airpods Max
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Frequency range
10 Hz - 20 kHz
10 Hz - 40 kHz (wired) 10 Hz - 22 kHz (wireless)
Mono/stereo audio
Stereo
Stereo
Transparency mode
Yes
No
AI features
Virtual Surround Sound: Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for immersive sound. Spatial Audio Capabilities: Supported, providing a 3D audio experience with compatible content.
Virtual surround sound: Yes (Sonar software for 7.1 surround sound) Spatial audio capabilities: Yes
Popularity and rating
Apple Airpods Max
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Brand popularity
High
High
Model popularity
High
High
Comfort rating
High
High
Sound quality rating
Very High
High
Durability rating
Medium to High
High
Comfort for long wear
High
High

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