Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 and Poly EncorePro 520V. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | - | EncorePro 500 series | |
Height | 19.9 cm | 6.7 cm | |
Width | 16.8 cm | 11.1 cm | |
Depth | 8.66 cm | 14.9 cm | |
Weight | 322 g | 74 g | Poly EncorePro 520V are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 headphones. |
Colour | Black | Black | |
Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Artificial leather | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - | |
Gaming | Yes | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly EncorePro 520V are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
Impedance | 36 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | - | 5.6 mm | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | - | 50 dB |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-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 | 20 - 16000 Hz | Poly EncorePro 520V offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | 40 dB | |
Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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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 |
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Cable Length | - | 78.5 cm |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Features | - | Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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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 |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly EncorePro 520V |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Software Certification | - | Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |