SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 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

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g -
Colour - 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
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% <1% SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity 98 dB 93 dB SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional 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 100 - 6500 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset 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
Cable Length 3.05 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
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 SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter 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 - 1 year 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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