In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 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 | Skullcandy HESH 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 200 g | - | |
| Colour | Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | AirWeave memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy HESH 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Skullcandy HESH 3 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH 3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Skullcandy HESH 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | 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 | Skullcandy HESH 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Controls | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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| CABLE | Skullcandy HESH 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable Micro-USB to USB power 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 |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Skullcandy HESH 3 | 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 | Skullcandy HESH 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 22 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 |
| CONNECTIONS | Skullcandy HESH 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | Skullcandy HESH 3 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Included Accessories | - | 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 |
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