Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

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In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset 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.

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Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 312 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material Polyurethane leather AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material - PVD-coated steel
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC -
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 7X offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset.
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
MICROPHONE Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - 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 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, game/chat balance Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - 35.6 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
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 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
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories - Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - 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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