In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | - | 307 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | AirWeave memory foam | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | PVD-coated steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 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 7X | 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 - 6500 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| 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 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 7X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Features | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ | Wear detection |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | - | 30 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | 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 |
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 7X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) | Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Included Accessories | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A 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 Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
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