Sennheiser HD 560S vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 560S 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

Sennheiser HD 560S vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 240 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material Velour AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material - PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 6 - 38000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 560S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.05% <1% Sennheiser HD 560S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 560S.
Sensitivity 110 dB/Vrms 93 dB Sennheiser HD 560S have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Impedance 120 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - 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 Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m 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
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 560S 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 Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.35 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 560S SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm 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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