Apple AirPods Max vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Max vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 18.73 cm -
Width 16.86 cm -
Depth 8.34 cm -
Weight 384.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g
Case: 134.5 g
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Colour Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink Black
Body Material Stainless steel, anodised aluminium Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam, mesh textile -
Headband Material Knit mesh PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ 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 magnet Neodymium
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P 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
Microphones Included 9 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Controls Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone
CABLE Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable 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
FEATURES Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Features On-ear detection -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Connector Type - USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Apple AirPods Max SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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