Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Height | 19 cm | - | |
| Width | 17.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
| Weight | 236 g | 307 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
| Colour | White | Black | Black | |
| Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 36 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Bio-cellulose - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | 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 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Features | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | Wear detection |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | - | 30 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Included Accessories | Audio cable, audio extension cable | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
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