SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery
SteelSeries
40 Score global
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Score global
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Spécifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | stretchy headband | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset — Mobile App Control — 40 HR Battery — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 2.4GHz/Bluetooth — Xbox, PS5, PC, Switch, Mobile — White | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Range | — | 15.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes equals up to 9 hours playback | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Arctis Companion | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Avantages & Inconvénients
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Gagnant: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.