In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy PLYR 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 PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | - | |
Width | 19.2 cm | - | |
Depth | 9.5 cm | - | |
Weight | 315 g | - | |
Colour | Black digi hype | Black | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | AirWeave memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
Protection | Water-resistant | - | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Skullcandy PLYR can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | - | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Skullcandy PLYR are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy PLYR. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Skullcandy PLYR have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Form Factor | Built-in & removable boom | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | 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 PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Controls | Volume, mute button, equaliser preset | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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CABLE | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 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 | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Features | Mute LED indicator, Tile finding technology, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 24 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 1.8 hours | 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 PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | Skullcandy PLYR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Included Accessories | Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable | 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 | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |