AKG K812 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG K812 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. 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

AKG K812 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 390 g -
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material - PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use Professional audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 54000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz AKG K812 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Max Input Power 300 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 110 dB 93 dB AKG K812 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Impedance 36 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm AKG K812 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-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
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m 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
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
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
CONNECTIONS AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS AKG K812 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter 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
Service & Support - Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
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