SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery
SteelSeries
45 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HDB 630
Sennheiser
93 Overall Score
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | stretchy headband | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 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 | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - Hi-Res Audiophile Sound, Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Parametric EQ, 60 Hour Battery Life, Includes USB-C Low-Latency Bluetooth Adapter - Black | Senn |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes equals up to 9 hours playback | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Arctis Companion | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery0.452score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HDB 6300.216score per dollar
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser HDB 630
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.
