SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (White)
Gaming · 2022 · White
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Over-ear · 2023
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (White) 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 (White) 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)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eTuning, detail, and staging
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on sound (89 vs 86).
Noise cancelling
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eANC strength for commute and travel
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on anc (87 vs 70).
Comfort
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2eLong-session wearability
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e leads on comfort (88 vs 84).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (White)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (White) more score per dollar ($179 vs $399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (White) | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Over-ear |
| Variant | White | — |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (White)
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (White) vs Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e
Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (White) 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 (White) worth the price? +
At $179, SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless (White) 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 (White) 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 (White) 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 (White) or Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e? +
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — leads on anc (87 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.