Side by side comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Weight | 155 g | - | |
Colour | White | Grey | Black | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 22000 Hz | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | 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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone |
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CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Cable Type | - | 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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours |
WIRELESS LINK | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Connector Type | Headphones (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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | 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 |