Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P

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In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. 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.

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Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight 286 g -
Colour Black Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather -
Headband Material Steel PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic surround sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm Composite - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Form Factor - 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
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Controls Mute, volume Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone
CABLE Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Cable Type Headset cable 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 Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life Details - Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
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