SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 19 cm 19.9 cm
Width 17.5 cm 16.8 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 8.66 cm
Weight 236 g 322 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Body Material Memory foam, airweave Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 360° Spatial Audio 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% 1% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 93 dB 93 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 36 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
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 AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Controls Mute, volume Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Features ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 620 mAh
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 Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Included Accessories Audio cable, audio extension cable USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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