SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61520
SteelSeries
72 Overall Score
vs
Technics EAH-A800
Technics
88 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61520 | Technics EAH-A800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leatherette | super-soft earpads |
| Headband | Steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 2200 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with 2 Device Multipoint Connectivity - EAH-A800-K Black | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Black | Over Ear | Over E |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Dual Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 44 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | Yes★ | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | Sonar Software | Technics Audio Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61520
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.