In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7+ and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Colour | Black | Black | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Headband Material | Steel | PVD-coated steel | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7+. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 7+. |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 98 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Cable Type | - | 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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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 7+ | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Included Accessories | USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C charging cable, USB-C wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm audio cable | USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later |