In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X and Sony PULSE Elite. 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 | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / PlayStation Link - wireless | |
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Colour | Black | White | |
Earpad Material | AirWeave memory foam | Plush | |
Headband Material | PVD-coated steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
Gaming | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Planar magnetic | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / PlayStation Link | |
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 | - | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | 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 | AI-enhanced noise rejection | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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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 cable | |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Features | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony PULSE Elite |
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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 | Mounting plate, USB cable, PULSE Elite charging hanger, PlayStation Link USB adapter | |
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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 - 1 year |