SteelSeries Arctis 7 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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 7 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.7 cm 19 cm
Width 17.5 cm 17.5 cm
Depth 9.1 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 353 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 7 headphones.
Colour White | Black White | Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 98 dB 93 dB SteelSeries Arctis 7 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
Included Accessories Wireless transmitter Audio cable, audio extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
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