SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery
SteelSeries
40 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 770NC
JBL
84 Overall Score
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Specifications
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery | JBL Live 770NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Soft ear cushions |
| Headband | stretchy headband | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Codecs | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset — Mobile App Control — 40 HR Battery — Neodymium Magnetic Drivers — 2.4GHz/Bluetooth — Xbox, PS5, PC, Switch, Mobile — White | SBC, AAC, LE Audio |
| Surround | — | JBL Live 770NC - Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient, Up to 65 Hours of Battery Life, Comfort-fit Fabric Headband & Carrying Pouch (Black) | JBL Live 77 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | True Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, HFP 1.8, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes equals up to 9 hours playback | 5min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Arctis Companion | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
JBL Live 770NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Mobile App Control 40 HR Battery0.444score per dollar
vs
JBL Live 770NC0.702score per dollar
JBL Live 770NC offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live 770NC
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
