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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Mute, volume | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone |
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CABLE | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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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 |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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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) |
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OTHERS | Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Included Accessories | - | USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later |