SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs Sony WH-CH520

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-CH520 has Omnidirectional microphone suitable for various sectors.

Technichal specifications
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony WH-CH520
Type
Over-ear
On-ear
Connectivity
Wired, 3.5mm aux
Bluetooth 5.2
Battery life
N/A
50 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
30mm dynamic drivers
Physical specifications
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony WH-CH520
Weight
236 grams
147 grams
Dimensions
175 x 190 x 87 mm
155 x 180 x 60 mm
Materials
Memory Foam
Plastic, synthetic leather ear cushions
Color options
Black, White
Black, White, Blue
Mute button
Yes
No
Touch controls
No
No
Accessories
3.5mm audio cable, dual-3.5mm extension cable
USB-C charging cable
Cable length
1.2m audio cable 1.5m extension cable
N/A
Water/sweat resistence
N/A
N/A
Microphone
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony WH-CH520
Type
Boom
Built-in
Directionality
Bidirectional
Omnidirectional
Frequency response
100Hz - 10kHz
100Hz - 8kHz
Sensitivity
-38dBV/Pa
-38 dBV/Pa
AI features
Basic noise cancellation
Basic noise cancellation
Speaker
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony WH-CH520
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Mono/stereo audio
Stereo
Stereo
Transparency mode
No
No
AI features
No
No
Popularity and rating
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Sony WH-CH520
Brand popularity
High
High
Model popularity
High
High
Comfort rating
Very High
Medium
Sound quality rating
Good
Medium
Durability rating
Medium
Medium
Comfort for long wear
High
Medium

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