Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 and Poly Voyager Surround 85. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter | |
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Series | - | Voyager Surround 80 series | |
Height | 19.9 cm | 18.1 cm | |
Width | 16.8 cm | 19.1 cm | |
Depth | 8.66 cm | 7.7 cm | |
Weight | 322 g | 275 g | Poly Voyager Surround 85 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 | Portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | 30 m | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Over ear | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP) | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Poly Voyager Surround 85 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adjustable noise cancellation | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | 132 dB | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
Impedance | 36 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Features | - | SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology, Smart Sensor Technology |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 20 - 16000 Hz | Poly Voyager Surround 85 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -37 dB | |
Microphones Included | - | 10 |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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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 |
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 620 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | - | 24 hours | |
Battery Life Details | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 24 hours Continuous talk: up to 21 hours |
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Charging Time | - | 1 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 | Poly Voyager Surround 85 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Carrying case, USB charging cable, charging stand, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to audio cable, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter | |
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Software Included | - | Poly Lens | |
Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | - | Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office, UC certified | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | macOS, Android, iOS, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |