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Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION (WH-1000XX) vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni

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Sony1000X THE COLLEXION (WH-1000XX)SteelSeriesArctis Nova Pro Omni
Overview
ReleasedMay 2026May 2026
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Driver size30 mm40 mm
BackClosedClosed
Impedance48 ohms38 ohms
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3SBC and LC3
ChipQN3 + V3–
DriversSoft edge and unidirectional carbon-composite dome; wired response 4 Hz to 40,000 Hz (IEC, powered on); Bluetooth 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz, or 20 Hz to 40,000 Hz with LDAC at 96 kHz/990 kbps; sensitivity 103 dB/mW and impedance 48 Ω powered onCustom neodymium magnetic drivers; 10–40,000 Hz; 98 dB SPL at 1 kHz/1 mW; THD under 1%
ChipHD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3 and Integrated Processor V3–
Noise cancelling detail12-microphone Multi-Noise Sensor system, Adaptive NC Optimizer with fit and air-pressure adjustment, Quick Attention and automatic Ambient Sound ModeFour-microphone hybrid ANC with adjustable transparency mode
Audio featuresDSEE Ultimate; 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Music, Cinema and Game; default Listening Mode button settings are Standard, Music and Cinema, customisable in Sony | Sound ConnectHi-Res Wireless certified up to 24-bit/96 kHz; LC3plus over LE Audio; GameHub has three USB-C system inputs, line-in and line-out, OLED screen and control wheel. OmniPlay mixes USB1 + USB2 or USB3 + Bluetooth + line-in. Supports Tempest 3D Audio, Windows Sonic and SteelSeries Sonar Surround; DTS Headphone and Dolby Atmos licences sold separately
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 24 hoursUp to 19 hours
Battery life detailUp to 32 hours with noise cancelling off; call time up to 16 hours with noise cancelling on or 20 hours off; Bluetooth and wired listening can continue while chargingTwo lithium-ion batteries; each up to 30 hours over 2.4GHz with ANC off, 50 hours over Bluetooth with ANC off, or 19 hours over simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth with ANC on; spare charges in GameHub
Fast charging5 minutes gives up to 1.5 hours; full charge approximately 3.5 hours15 minutes for up to 4 hours of play over USB-C
Design
Weight320 g339 g
Bluetooth6.05.3 with LE Audio
Two devices at onceYesYes
Headphone cableYesYes
ControlsTouch playback and volume controls, Listening Mode button, wearing detection, Speak-to-Chat, built-in voice commands and call control by head gestures; Gemini on compatible devicesVolume/ChatMix dial, source mix, power/pairing/quick switch, mic mute, ANC mode and Bluetooth media controls; multifunction wheel controls GameHub remotely
Microphones–Retractable ClearCast Pro omnidirectional boom microphone with onboard AI noise rejection; 50–16,000 Hz response, −40 dBV/Pa sensitivity and 32 kHz/16-bit bandwidth; noise rejection works across systems
Fit and ear tipsMetal headband and faux-leather earcups; broad cushioned headband and removable earpads; swivels flat but does not fold (What Hi-Fi?)Closed-back (PC Gamer); memory foam cushions with vegan leather covering and suspended inner headband
Water resistance detailNo water resistance rating published–
Works withSony | Sound Connect; LE Audio with Auracast and Gaming Audio Profile, multipoint, Fast Pair and Swift Pair; approximately 10 m Bluetooth range; analogue playback needs power (What Hi-Fi?)Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, PC, PS5 and PS4, Switch and Switch 2 in TV mode, USB-C mobile devices and Mac; Xbox uses GameHub USB3. Arctis Companion app requires iOS 15.6 or Android 9; GG/Engine Windows 8.1 or macOS 10.13; Sonar and PC ChatMix Windows 10 or later. Bluetooth stores up to ten paired devices
ColoursPlatinum, BlackGraphite (Black on product page), White, Midnight Blue
In the boxCarrying case with magnetic closure, 1.2 m detachable headphone cable, warranty card and reference guide; no USB charging cable listedHeadset, GameHub, second battery, two 1.5 m USB cables, microphone pop filter and carrying bag

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