SteelSeries Arctis 7x vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7x and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 7x vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 236 g
Colour - Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 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 1X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7x.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <1% SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 7x.
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 98 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor 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.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7x.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Charging cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories Wireless transmitter Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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