In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 85h 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 | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 22.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.2 cm | - | |
| Weight | 296 g | - | |
| Colour | Navy | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Copper black | Black | |
| Body Material | Steel, PC/ABS | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette | AirWeave memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Leatherette | PVD-coated steel | |
| Protection | Dust-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, water-resistant | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Hybrid ANC | - | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Jabra Elite 85h are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 85h. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra Elite 85h have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 13 - 8000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | Jabra Elite 85h offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone | |
| Microphones Included | 8 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, HearThrough, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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| CABLE | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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 | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | - | |
| Sensors | On-ear detection | - | |
| Additional Functions | SmartSound | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 41 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 36 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 41 hours |
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 |
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| Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) USB (24 pin USB-C) |
Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | Jabra Elite 85h | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, audio cable, USB-C cable | 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 | |
| Compliant Standards | IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH | - | |
| 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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