Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height - 19.9 cm
Width - 16.8 cm
Depth - 8.66 cm
Weight - 322 g
Colour Black | White Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 1% Sennheiser HD 4.30i have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 93 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.
Impedance 18 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Controls 3-button remote Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 620 mAh
Battery Life Details - Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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