CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

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In depth comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.3 cm -
Width 18.4 cm -
Depth 8.7 cm -
Weight 273 g -
Colour White Black
Earpad Material - AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material - PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 114 dB +/- 3dB 93 dB CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Sensitivity -41 dB -38 dB
Sensitivity Margin +/- 2dB -
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
CONNECTIONS CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories 7.1 surround USB adapter Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
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