Razer BlackShark V2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer BlackShark V2 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

Razer BlackShark V2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 262 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material FlowKnit memory foam AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material - PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer BlackShark V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 100 dB 93 dB Razer BlackShark V2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer BlackShark V2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, cardioid (uni-directional) 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 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Sensitivity -42 dB -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 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 1.8 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer BlackShark V2 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 Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories USB sound card 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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