SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2
SteelSeries
69 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
91 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Commute
Work
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave Memory Foam | Protein Leather |
| Headband | elastic | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset - Real-Time App Control, 50+ HR Play, Neodymium Drivers, Mix 2.4GHz/Bluetooth, Xbox, PC, PS5/PS4, Switch 1/2, Mobile - White | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Min Charge = 6 Hr Play | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Arctis Companion | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 38 specs.
