In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 286 g | - | |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Polyurethane leather | AirWeave memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Steel | PVD-coated steel | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Built-in Decoders | Dolby Atmos | - | |
| Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic surround sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Composite - 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | 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 - 6500 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Controls | Mute, volume | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable | 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 |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| 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 | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Included Accessories | - | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |