SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Colour Black Black
Body Material Memory foam, airweave -
Earpad Material - AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material PVD-coated steel PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
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 - 6500 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dB
Microphone Features Retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type 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
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
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life Details Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Supported Host Device OS Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later -
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
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