SteelSeries Arctis 7x vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7x and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 7x vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Colour - Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Headband Material Steel PVD-coated 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 7P
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
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 7P offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7x.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 1% SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P 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 7P
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.
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
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Controls - Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
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
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
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 7P
Connector Type - USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 7x SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Included Accessories Wireless transmitter USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
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