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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) — Gaming · 2022 · Black
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black)

Gaming · 2022 · Black

86
/ 100
From $179
VS
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e wins by 3
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — Over-ear · 2023
Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Over-ear · 2023

89
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) lands at 86 and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e at 89. That puts Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility

Pick Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Tuning, detail, and staging

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on sound (89 vs 86).

Noise cancelling

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on anc (87 vs 70).

Comfort

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Long-session wearability

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on comfort (88 vs 84).

Value for money

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) more score per dollar ($179 vs $399).

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) 86
vs
89 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Score breakdown

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black)
86
anc 70
sound 86
comfort 84
battery 86
features 86
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
89
anc 87
sound 89
comfort 88
battery 82
features 85

Specs side-by-side

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) versus Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — full spec comparison
Spec SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Type
Gaming headset
Over-ear
Variant
Black
—
Release year
2022
2023

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e

Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) worth the price? +

At $179, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.

Is Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e worth the price? +

At $399, Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.

Does SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — leads on sound (89 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (Black) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — leads on anc (87 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.