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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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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 | 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 |
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Controls | Mute, volume | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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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 |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Features | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Included Accessories | Audio cable, audio extension cable | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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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 - 1 year |