In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X and JBL Quantum 910 Wireless. 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 | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless | 
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 20 cm | |
| Width | - | 19 cm | |
| Depth | - | 9.6 cm | |
| Weight | - | 420 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | AirWeave memory foam | Leather, memory foam | |
| Headband Material | PVD-coated steel | - | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer, virtual reality system | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes | 
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless | 
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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 / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation. | 
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | DTS Headphone:X 2.0, QuantumSPHERE 360, QuantumSOUND Signature, QuantumSPATIAL 360 | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Output Details | - | Passive - 20 - 40000  Active - 20 - 20000  | 
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| Max Input Power | - | 30 mW | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 111 dB | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. | 
| Impedance | 36 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 93 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. | 
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes | 
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless | 
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. | 
| Noise Cancelling Technology | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 8000 Hz | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. | 
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - | 
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless | 
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| Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix | Power on/off, volume control, microphone on/mute, game volume, chat volume, TalkThru button, ANC on/off, Bluetooth | 
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless | 
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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 charge cable - detachable - 2 m  Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m  | 
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | 
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless | 
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| Features | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ | Mute LED indicator, flip to mute microphone | |
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| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting | 
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless | 
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1300 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 39 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 (lighting OFF): up to 39 hours  Continuous talk (2.4 GHz / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 44 hours Continuous playback (Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 45 hours Continuous talk (Bluetooth / lighting OFF / ANC OFF): up to 47 hours  | 
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| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) | 
| WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless | 
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| Modulation Type | - | GFSK, DQPSK | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | - | 2400 - 2483.5MHz | 
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless | 
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) | 
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | JBL Quantum 910 Wireless | 
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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 | Wind shield, USB dongle, USB charging cable, calibration microphone, USB-C to USB-A converter, 3.5 mm audio cable | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | 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 |