SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Specifications, Tests and Review

Headphone type
Full size
Connectivity
Wireless
Frequency Response
20 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity
93 dB
Impedance
36 Ohm
Microphone
Boom

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Colour Black
Body Material Memory foam, airweave
Headband Material PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes

The wireless headphones SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P allow unrestricted movement, which increases the comfort of using the headphones. This feature is particularly popular with headphones for casual use. However, a certain limiting factor of wireless headphones compared to wired ones is a certain delay in sound transmission between the source and the headphones (but almost indistinguishable for the average user) and the need for regular charging. Unlike wired headphones, wireless headphones are charged separately.

This type of headphones has a design that surrounds the entire ear to improve isolation from external noise. As a result, they provide a great quality of listening without interference. However, unlike on-ear headphones, they are usually heavier and less suitable for frequent wearing.

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SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Headphones Form Factor Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Sound Effects 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz Better than 72 % of headphones rated.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 1%
Sensitivity 93 dB Worse than 90 % of headphones rated.
Impedance 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Better than 75 % of headphones rated.
Magnet Material Neodymium

The sound quality can be affected by many factors. When it comes to frequency range, a wider range will allow more detail to be heard during your listening session. However, it is important to note that the ability to perceive frequencies varies from person to person. The average person is able to hear frequencies in the range of 16 to 20 000 Hz. That is why headphone manufacturers usually focus on the 20 to 20 000 Hz range. If the lower values are lower, headphones are better able to reproduce bass tones, as these represent frequencies up to approximately 256 Hz. Conversely, values from 2 048 Hz upwards are treble. Thus, headphones with a high upper limit will provide a much more accurate reproduction of high tones. Headphones SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P have a frequency range of 20 - 22000 Hz. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P reaches the sensitivity values of 93 dB. The sensitivity of the headphones expresses the ability of the headphones to pick up the signal from the source and reproduce it with sufficient volume. The higher the sensitivity, the more easily the signal is converted to sound and the louder the headphones are able to play at a lower power consumption. It is important to remember that high listening volume can consume more energy from connected devices. So if you want to listen to music from your cell phone, it's better to choose headphones with low sensitivity to avoid draining your phone's battery too much. Headphones with a lower sensitivity value (around 85 dB) are better suited for listening in quiet environments, while medium values (around 90 dB) allow for quality listening in noisy environments such as public transport or cafes. Headphones with a high sensitivity value (100 dB or more) are designed for use in really noisy environments such as concerts

The device connected to the headphones also plays a role most times. The lower impedance value (approximately 100 to 150 Ohms) is suitable for playback from mobile phones, laptops or other portable players that do not have a powerful enough amplifier. The lower impedance will ensure that the required volume level is achieved with less power, thus extending the life of the player. However, at the same time, with lower impedance, there is more distortion of the sound. Headphones with a higher impedance of around 250 Ohms and above are then more suitable for playback from really powerful signal sources or using a headphone amplifier, otherwise the sound coming out of them might not be loud enough. At the same time, higher-impedance headphones will also ensure less distortion in the sound. In the case of these headphones, the impedance reaches the 36 Ohm value.

The headphones are composed of many various components, one of the most important is the diaphragm. Diaphragm transforms the electrical signal into sound and therefore its quality affects the overall listening experience. There are three types of diaphragms: thin, medium-thick, and thicker. A thin 6 mm thick diaphragm responds quickly to high frequencies but less sensitively to bass. The medium-thick 10 mm diaphragm provides a balanced sound profile, allowing you to enjoy both bass and treble. The thicker 20 mm diaphragm is more sensitive to higher frequencies but has a poorer bass response. These headphones are equipped with the 40 mm. Total Harmonic Distortion of these headphones is Audio Output | Total Harmonic Distortion. The value quoted by the manufacturer is usually the average distortion over all reproducible frequency bands. This is not a crucial parameter to decide on when making a decision, but on the other hand, keep in mind that higher harmonic distortion can negatively affect sound quality.

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MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Form Factor Headset microphone
Type Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Better than 94 % of headphones rated.
Noise Cancelling Technology AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz Worse than 91 % of headphones rated.
Sensitivity -38 dB
Microphone Features Retractable microphone

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P has a boom–type microphone. The microphone sensitivity is -38 dB. A lower microphone sensitivity will generally ensure that even quieter sounds are caught. On the other hand, in noisier environments, distortion of the recording may occur. With a higher sensitivity, the microphone will not distort the recording even in noisy environments. On the other hand, the microphone will not pick up quieter sounds. So it depends on the environment and the purposes you plan to use the headphones for. A nice benefit of the microphone of the Headphones SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P is the Noise Canceling technology that suppresses ambient noise and allows a clearer sound recording to be captured.

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REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Controls Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
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
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Battery Type 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
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Connector Type USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Supported Host Device OS Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later

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