In depth comparison and review of Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 155 g | - | |
| Colour | White | Grey | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | AirWeave 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 7X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| 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 7X |
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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 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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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| CABLE | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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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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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | 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 | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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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 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 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | Poly - Plantronics Backbeat 500 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| 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 | |
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| 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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