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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X impresses with versatile connectivity, swappable batteries, and good microphone quality, but middling ANC performance may give buyers pause.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox headphones are high-end gaming headsets launched in 2020. It has an Active Noise Cancellation feature, calls, and music management controls on the ear cups. They also include a retractable boom mic, and like most highly-rated gaming headsets, they allow for sound customization through the Steelseries GG app.
These pair of headphones are designed for the Xbox, but they’re compatible with PCs and PlayStation consoles. Battery-wise, they last up to 44 hours (, and ship with two hot-swappable batteries. Aside from housing 40mm Neodymium Drivers, its ear cups have soft ear cushions for comfort and support virtual surround sound for immersive listening.
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X gaming headset offers a neutral sound profile, albeit with a slight bass emphasis, as well as versatile connectivity options, including direct wireless and Bluetooth. Swappable batteries ensure a 50-hour playback time, while the microphone quality shines with clear sound reproduction, which is essential for in-game dialogue. Its 38ms latency over a wireless dongle makes it perfect for in-sync gaming, and noise leakage performance is also impressive.
Its design strikes a balance between professional and gaming aesthetics, suitable for both work and play and Active Noise Cancellation enhances the experience. However, their ANC feature also doesn’t block out the low rumble from bus engines and planes. For better ANC performance, check out our Sony WH XB900N review or our Wyze Noise Cancelling review.
ReasonS to Buy
Good sound quality
The gaming headset offers a well-balanced sound output, with a well-calibrated bass output and all-around customization through its user-intuitive SteelSeries GG app.
Decently comfortable
The well-padded ear cups and headbands on these headphones make them comfortable enough for long gaming sessions and don’t clamp too tightly on the wearer’s head.
Impressive microphone quality
Ranking at 7.7 out of 10 score for mic sound quality, the microphone on the Nova Pro wireless accurately picks up sound, as the user’s voice sounds clear and natural. This is critical for hassle-free dialogue during in-game sessions.
Reason to Avoid
Middling ANC performance
The headset’s ANC feature does not block out loud bus or plane engine rumble, but it significantly reduces ambient noise and chatter.
Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless For Xbox Specs
Adjustable Headband
Yes
Auto-Adjusting Headband
Yes
Battery Life
22 hrs
Compatible Platforms
Android, Mac, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Connector Size
3.5mm
Detachable Mic
No
Driver Size
40mm
Earcup Foam Material
Leatherette
Headphone Fit
Over-ear
Max Frequency Response
40,000Hz
Min Frequency Response
10 Hz
Noise Canceling
Yes
Product Weight
0.74 lbs
Programmable Buttons
No
Wireless
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth, Dual-Wireless Technology
All Specs
Test Results
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Max Volume (dB)
0
Microphone Sound Quality Rating (out of 10.0)
7.7
Speech To Noise Ratio (dB)
37.47
BT Latency (ms)
236
Non-BT Latency (ms)
38
Low End Roll Off (Hz)
13.543
High End Roll Off (Hz)
0
All Tests
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Product Comparison
Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless For Xbox Review
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Market Context
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox headphones are high-end gaming headsets launched in 2020. It has an Active Noise Cancellation feature, calls, and…
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox headphones are high-end gaming headsets launched in 2020. It has an Active Noise Cancellation feature, calls, and music management controls on the ear cups. They also include a retractable boom mic, and like most highly-rated gaming headsets, they allow for sound customization through the Steelseries GG app.
These pair of headphones are designed for the Xbox, but they’re compatible with PCs and PlayStation consoles. Battery-wise, they last up to 44 hours (, and ship with two hot-swappable batteries. Aside from housing 40mm Neodymium Drivers, its ear cups have soft ear cushions for comfort and support virtual surround sound for immersive listening.
It is pretty obvious that the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox headphones are designed for Xbox consoles, but they are different from the…
It is pretty obvious that the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox headphones are designed for Xbox consoles, but they are different from the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headphones since the Nova Pro wireless headphones are battery-powered while the Nova Pro headphones are wired. The Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox headphones also have noise canceling as a feature, while the Arctis Nova Pro headphones do not. We’ve covered the Nova Pro in our SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro review.
The SteelSeries Nova Pro for Xbox headphones boasts noise canceling, a feature not available on the SteelSeries Arctis Prime headphones. However, the Arctis Prime headphones…
The SteelSeries Nova Pro for Xbox headphones boasts noise canceling, a feature not available on the SteelSeries Arctis Prime headphones. However, the Arctis Prime headphones are larger in size than the Nova Pro for Xbox headphones. The Xbox headphones also ship with a case and have much better sound leakage performance than the Arctis Prime headphones. Check out our more detailed SteelSeries Arctis Prime review if you need more insight to decide between the two.
Regarding sound leakage performance, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headphones are a slightly better option than the Astro A50 Gen 4 headphones. The SteelSeries…
Regarding sound leakage performance, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headphones are a slightly better option than the Astro A50 Gen 4 headphones. The SteelSeries headphones also have noise canceling, while the Astro A50 headphones do not, and their battery lasts slightly longer, yielding up to 25 hours of playtime compared to the Astro A50’s, which are only capable of up to 17.5 hours. Also, the SteelSeries headphones support Bluetooth connectivity, while the Astro A50 headphones do not.
Adjustable Headband
Yes
Yes
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Auto-Adjusting Headband
Yes
Yes
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Battery Life
22 hrs
Wired
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Compatible Platforms
Android, Mac, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Android, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, VR Box, Windows
