SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2
With 50+ hour battery life and 200+ game-specific audio presets controlled in real-time via the Companion app, this headset lets you tune for footsteps or explosions mid-match. Neodymium drivers deliver clear spatial audio, the ClearCast Gen 2 mic rejects up to -25dB of background noise, and the steel frame with memory foam cushions survives marathon sessions. Best for competitive multiplayer gamers juggling Xbox, PC, and Switch who need simultaneous 2.4GHz game audio plus Bluetooth for calls or music.
form factor over-ear
driver type neodymium
driver size mm 50
impedance ohms 36
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.0
69 Overall Score
Price $200
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | AirWeave Memory Foam |
| Headband | elastic |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 50 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| 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 |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Cable Length | 1.5 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 50 |
| Charge Time | 0.25 |
| Fast Charging | 15 Min Charge = 6 Hr Play |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Arctis Companion |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 50 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 314 | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 50 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 | 87.8 | 98.8 | 37.4 | 99.7 | 89 | 61.3 | 92.6 | 62.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.8 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.8 | 90.9 | 98.5 | 71.6 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 87.1 | 93.4 | 94.9 | 76.3 | 34.4 | 88.6 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.8 | 97.9 | 89 | 61.3 | 98 | 65.3 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 74.4 | 80.8 | 88.4 | 95.3 | 90.9 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
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