Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 17.87 cm 19.9 cm
Width 16.73 cm 16.8 cm
Depth 9.26 cm 8.66 cm
Weight 282 g 322 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal headphones.
Colour Navy | Antracite black | Grey mist Black
Body Material Aluminium, rubber, composite polymer, bamboo fibre cloth Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam, lambskin -
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 12 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancellation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 93 dB Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.
Impedance 24 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Controls Power on/off, volume control, microphone on/mute, play/pause, ANC/transparency Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.25 m -
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Additional Functions Transparency mode -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 1200 mAh 620 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal have a higher battery capacity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.
Battery Life 24 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (Bluetooth ON): up to 24 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Included Accessories Inflight adapter USB-C wireless transmitter
Compliant Standards MFI -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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