ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air 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

ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 22.9 cm -
Width 20.1 cm -
Depth 9.1 cm -
Weight 345 g -
Colour White Black
Earpad Material Memory foam AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material Metal PVD-coated steel
Design Games -
Recommended Use Computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode 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 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls Power on/off, microphone on/mute, master volume, microphone volume Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 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
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
Additional Functions RGB lighting, AIMO intelligent illumination, Stellar wireless technology, ProSpecs Glasses Relief System, Superhuman Hearing, TruSpeak microphone technology, Dynamic Fit, self-adjusting metal headband, rotating earcup hinges -
BATTERY AND CHARGING ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 24 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 24 hours 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 ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type USB 2.0 (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, USB-C charging cable Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable
Compatibility Windows 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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