JLab Audio Play Gaming vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JLab Audio Play Gaming 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

JLab Audio Play Gaming vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JLab Audio Play Gaming SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 17.8 cm -
Width 14.8 cm -
Depth 7.29 cm -
Colour Black/blue Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Headband Material - PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use Game console, phone Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY JLab Audio Play Gaming SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Headphones Form Factor On-ear 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 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P offer a larger frequency range than JLab Audio Play Gaming.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE JLab Audio Play Gaming SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type Boom 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 -38 dB
Microphone Features Retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL JLab Audio Play Gaming SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Controls - Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone
CABLE JLab Audio Play Gaming SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable
Audio cable - detachable - with volume control
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
BATTERY AND CHARGING JLab Audio Play Gaming SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 400 mAh -
Battery Life 22 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 22 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
Standby Time 400 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS JLab Audio Play Gaming SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Connector Type - USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS JLab Audio Play Gaming SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Included Accessories Travel bag USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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