SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X vs. Poly EncorePro 520V

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X and Poly EncorePro 520V. 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 7X vs. Poly EncorePro 520V Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Poly EncorePro 520V
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - EncorePro 500 series
Height - 6.7 cm
Width - 11.1 cm
Depth - 14.9 cm
Weight - 74 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material AirWeave memory foam Artificial leather
Headband Material PVD-coated steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
Gaming Yes -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Poly EncorePro 520V
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 520V are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard DIGITAL
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 5.6 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 520V.
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 50 dB
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Poly EncorePro 520V
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-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 20 - 16000 Hz Poly EncorePro 520V offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Sensitivity -38 dB 40 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Poly EncorePro 520V
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Poly EncorePro 520V
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
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Cable Length - 78.5 cm
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Poly EncorePro 520V
Features Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Poly EncorePro 520V
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
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
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CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Poly EncorePro 520V
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Poly EncorePro 520V
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 -
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, 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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