SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 61731
SteelSeries
50 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bowers & Wilkins
92 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Music
Studio
Work
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 61731 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Leather |
| Headband | elastic | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset - Real-Time App Control, 50+ HR Play, Neodymium Drivers, Mix 2.4GHz/Bluetooth, PC, PS5, PS4, Switch 1/2, Mobile - White | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling & Transparency Mode, High-Res Playback, 30H Playtime with Quick Charge, Bluetooth Headphones, Warm Stone | Bowers & Wilkin |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Min Charge = 6 Hr Play | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Arctis Companion app | Bowers & Wilkins Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 61731
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.