In depth comparison and review of Philips Fidelio X3 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 | Philips Fidelio X3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 23 cm | - | |
Width | 19 cm | - | |
Depth | 11 cm | - | |
Weight | 380 g | - | |
Colour | - | Black | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | AirWeave memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
Recommended Use | Home audio | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Philips Fidelio X3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Open | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 5 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Philips Fidelio X3 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
Max Input Power | 500 mW | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.1% | <1% | Philips Fidelio X3 have lower total harmonic distortion than Philips Fidelio X3. |
Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | 93 dB | Philips Fidelio X3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
Impedance | 30 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | LMC - 50 mm | 40 mm | Philips Fidelio X3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Philips Fidelio X3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | 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 | Philips Fidelio X3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Controls | - | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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CABLE | Philips Fidelio X3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m | 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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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Philips Fidelio X3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Philips Fidelio X3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
CONNECTIONS | Philips Fidelio X3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | Philips Fidelio X3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Included Accessories | 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, cable clip | 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 | |
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 |