Philips Fidelio X3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips Fidelio X3 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
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
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
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
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
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
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Philips Fidelio X3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
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
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
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