In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser SC 165 USB 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 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 98 g | - | |
| Colour | Black, white | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette | AirWeave memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sennheiser SC 165 USB are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | EPOS Voice | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser SC 165 USB. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | 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 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | Sennheiser SC 165 USB offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable USB cable - detachable |
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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| Cable Length | 2.262 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Features | EPOS ActiveGard | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | 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 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Connector Type | USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, USB cable | 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 | |
| Software Certification | Certified for Skype for Business | - | |
| 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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