Sennheiser HD 598 CS vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 598 CS and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 598 CS vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 598 CS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 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
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Home audio, portable electronics Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 598 CS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 598 CS are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 598 CS offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 1% Sennheiser HD 598 CS have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 598 CS.
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance 23 Ohm 36 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 598 CS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - 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 - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 598 CS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Controls - Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth
CABLE Sennheiser HD 598 CS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Cable Type Headphones cable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 598 CS 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 598 CS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 598 CS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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