Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7x 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 19.9 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.8 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.66 cm | |
| Weight | - | 322 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 | 12 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7x. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 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 | - |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| 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 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Cable Type | Charging cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable |
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 | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | 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 | 24 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless transmitter | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |