The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offers gamers and streamers impressive sound, versatile Bluetooth connectivity, clear microphone quality, and comfortable fit, only failing with its noise isolation performance.
Launched in August of 2022, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X headphones are an entry-level pick for gaming. The headphones don’t support noise canceling but are capable of 360-degree spatial audio. Like most top-rated gaming headsets, the Nova 7X headphones work with PCs, PlayStation, or Xbox consoles, with up to 33 hours of battery life.
Their ear cups are well-padded for comfort, and they only take 1.9 hours to get to a full charge. They also have 40mm drivers for high-fidelity sound, and even though they don’t support NFC pairing, connections are made through Bluetooth or the wireless dongle. Controls consist of a volume wheel, a mute button, a channel switcher, and a Bluetooth pairing button.
Best For
Gaming
Wireless Microphones
Xbox
Consensus
our Verdict
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X gaming headset impresses with its neutral sound quality, which can be further customized through the Steelseries GG app. It also offers versatile Bluetooth connectivity and a comfortable fit. It excels in microphone performance and offers an impressive 33-hour battery life after a 1.9-hour charge time. If you’d prefer wired options, check out our Steelseries Arctis Nova 3 review or our Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro review.
The headset’s haptic feedback and software customization enhance the overall experience, making it a strong contender for gamers and streamers. The headset’s appearance can be personalized, although comfort may vary for those with larger heads. While it doesn’t offer strong noise isolation, the Arctis Nova 7X delivers a well-rounded headset for its price point.
Reason to Buy
Great audio quality
The Arctis Nova 7X gaming headset has a generally neutral sound profile, with a bass-heavy output out of the box, but the treble will require some fine-tuning. However, this can be easily done through its user-intuitive companion app.
Very comfortable fit
The soft cloth padding and light clamping force on the 7X headphones make them comfortable enough for marathon gaming sessions.
High-quality microphone
The Nova 7X’s microphone picks up audio clearly and can produce clear sound. It is backed by AI noise cancellation. It is well above average compared to other alternatives on our sheet, securing it a top 3rd spot.
Reason to Avoid
Poor noise isolation
The headset doesn’t effectively block out background noise.
Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X Specs
Adjustable Headband
Yes
Auto-Adjusting Headband
No
Battery Charge Time
3 hrs
Battery Life
26 hrs
Built In Microphone
Yes
Compatible Platforms
Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, VR Box, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Connector Size
3.5mm, USB Type-C
Detachable Mic
No
Driver Size
40mm
Earcup Foam Material
AirWeave Fabric
Headphone Fit
Over-ear
Max Frequency Response
22,000Hz
Min Frequency Response
20Hz
Noise Canceling
No
Product Weight
0.72 lbs
Programmable Buttons
No
Transparency Mode
n/a
True Wireless
No
Voice Assistant
na
Water Resistant
No
Wireless
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
2.4GHz Wireless, Bluetooth
All Specs
Test Results
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Market Context
Launched in August of 2022, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X headphones are an entry-level pick for gaming. The headphones don’t support noise canceling but are…
Launched in August of 2022, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X headphones are an entry-level pick for gaming. The headphones don’t support noise canceling but are capable of 360-degree spatial audio. Like most top-rated gaming headsets, the Nova 7X headphones work with PCs, PlayStation, or Xbox consoles, with up to 33 hours of battery life.
Their ear cups are well-padded for comfort, and they only take 1.9 hours to get to a full charge. They also have 40mm drivers for high-fidelity sound, and even though they don’t support NFC pairing, connections are made through Bluetooth or the wireless dongle. Controls consist of a volume wheel, a mute button, a channel switcher, and a Bluetooth pairing button.
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X headphones are significantly more compact than the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless headphones, and they also boast a much longer battery…
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X headphones are significantly more compact than the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless headphones, and they also boast a much longer battery life. The Nova 7X headphones have a playtime of up to 33.3 hours, which is almost twice as much as the Arctis Pro Wireless headphones at 15.3 hours. The Arctis Pro Wireless headphones take less time to charge, averaging 1.3 hours, compared to the Nova 7X headphones’ 1.9 hours. You can learn more about the former in our SteelSeries Arctis pro review.
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X headphones are much smaller than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X headphones, but their sound leakage performance could be better. The Nova…
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X headphones are much smaller than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X headphones, but their sound leakage performance could be better. The Nova 7X headphones have a longer-lasting 33.3-hour battery compared to the 9X, which has a 28-hour battery life, and they also take about 1.9 hours to charge, which is faster than the 2.4-hour charge time of the Arctis 9X headphones. We’ve covered the 9x headphones in our SteelSeries Arctis 9X review if you’re interested.
Again, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X headphones are significantly smaller than the Astro A50 Gen 4 Wireless headphones, and their 33-hour battery still supersedes the…
Again, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X headphones are significantly smaller than the Astro A50 Gen 4 Wireless headphones, and their 33-hour battery still supersedes the 17.5-hour playtime offered by the Astro A50 Gen 4 headphones. The Nova 7X headphones also take a shorter 1.9 hours to charge than the Astro A50 headphones, which take up to 4.4 hours. Also worth noting is that the Nova 7X headphones support Bluetooth connectivity while the Astro A50 headphones do not.
Adjustable Headband
Yes
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Yes
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Auto-Adjusting Headband
No
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No
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Battery Charge Time
3 hrs
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Battery Life
26 hrs
20 hrs
20 hrs
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Built In Microphone
Yes
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Compatible Platforms
Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, VR Box, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
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Android, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
