In depth comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.3 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.4 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.7 cm | - | |
| Weight | 273 g | - | |
| Colour | White | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | AirWeave memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 114 dB +/- 3dB | 93 dB | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | 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 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Sensitivity | -41 dB | -38 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | +/- 2dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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| CABLE | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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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 |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| 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 | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | CORSAIR Gaming HS55 SURROUND | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Included Accessories | 7.1 surround USB adapter | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | 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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