In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 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 | Sennheiser HD 579 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | HD 5 | - | |
Colour | Silver | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | AirWeave memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
Recommended Use | Home audio | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 579 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Open | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 15 - 28000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Sennheiser HD 579 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.2% | <1% | Sennheiser HD 579 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579. |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | 50 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 106 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Sennheiser HD 579 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Form Factor | - | 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 | Sennheiser HD 579 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Controls | - | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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CABLE | Sennheiser HD 579 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 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 |
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Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sennheiser HD 579 | 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 | Sennheiser HD 579 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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 | Sennheiser HD 579 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Connector Type | Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 579 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Included Accessories | 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | 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 | 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 |