Sennheiser HD 450BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 450BT 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

Sennheiser HD 450BT vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 238 g -
Colour Black | White Black
Earpad Material - AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material - PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 450BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser HD 450BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 450BT offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.3% <1% Sennheiser HD 450BT have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 108 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming 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 80 - 6000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sennheiser HD 450BT.
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
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 Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 600 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hours -
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
Charging Time 2 hours -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 450BT SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories Carrying case 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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