Philips SHL5005 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHL5005 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 SHL5005 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL5005 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 22.5 cm -
Width 17.2 cm -
Depth 3.6 cm -
Weight 121 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material - PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Philips SHL5005 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHL5005 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Philips SHL5005 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 104 dB 93 dB Philips SHL5005 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm 40 mm SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL5005.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable 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 SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 1.2 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 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Philips SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL5005 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 SHL5005 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Philips SHL5005 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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