Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 307 g 253 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm -
Colour Black -
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 22000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Diaphragm Bio-cellulose - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features Ambient Pass-Through -
MICROPHONE Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
Microphones Included 6 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features Wear detection ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours
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Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headphones (24 pin USB-C) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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