SteelSeries Arctis 7+ vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 7+ vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7+ SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 7+ SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
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
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 7+ SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
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
Connector Type - USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 7+ SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
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
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
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