Detailed comparison and review of Sony PULSE 3D and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | 19 cm | 19.9 cm | |
| Width | 21.3 cm | 16.8 cm | |
| Depth | 9.1 cm | 8.66 cm | |
| Weight | 292 g | 322 g | Sony PULSE 3D are lighter than Sony PULSE 3D headphones. |
| Colour | Midnight black | Black / white | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Game console | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 3D Audio by Tempest 3D AudioTech | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 22000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm |
| MICROPHONE | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| 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 - 6500 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Controls | Microphone on/mute, master volume, chat mix controls, in-game audio | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth |
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| CABLE | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable USB-C charge cable |
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 620 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony PULSE 3D | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Included Accessories | Audio cable, wireless adapter, USB-C charging cable | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |