SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 vs. Poly EncorePro 520V

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 vs. Poly EncorePro 520V Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Poly EncorePro 520V
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
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
Form Factor Headset microphone -
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
Controls Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Poly EncorePro 520V
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
Features - Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Poly EncorePro 520V
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
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
Connector Type USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Poly EncorePro 520V
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
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
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