SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - wired - USB-C
Height 19.9 cm -
Width 16.8 cm -
Depth 8.66 cm -
Weight 322 g 253 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 headphones.
Colour 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 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
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
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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
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CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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