In depth comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE 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 VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 17 cm | - | |
| Depth | 10 cm | - | |
| Weight | 380 g | - | |
| Colour | Espresso | Steel grey | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | AirWeave memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 18 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB +/- 3dB | 93 dB | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Form Factor | Detachable 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 VIRTUOSO RGB SE offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm | - | |
| Sensitivity | -42 dB | -38 dB | |
| Impedance | 2 kOhm | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Controls | Volume | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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| CABLE | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 1.8 m Audio cable - 1.5 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 |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ | |
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| Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
| 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 VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Connector Type | USB Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Included Accessories | Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver | 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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