However, there is less passive noise isolation on offer, so you will occasionally cop an earful of lawn mower, but not often enough to be annoying.Ī gem in the Arctis Nova 7X’s crown is the simultaneous Bluetooth functionality that lets you stream audio from your phone while also hearing every squeak of your gaming audio. It’s good in that there’s an absence of any kind of tension or pressure. The clamp force is much softer than the Nova Pro’s, which I discovered was both good and bad.

The whole headset is also quite compact and reasonably light-it weighs just 323 grams (11.4 ounces). If I got your attention with that last point, I’m glad, because the 7X really got mine with its snug-fitting stretchy fabric headband and squishy AirWeave cushioning that felt lighter and more breathable than the Nova Pro’s leatherette ones.

I had a field day savoring midrange sounds that usually fall by the wayside. Many midrange headsets do in fact, and it’s one of the biggest things I’d really like people to know when deciding between budget and premium gaming headsets. And, just like the Nova Pro, it’s made to move naturally with your head’s natural movements, thanks to earcups that swivel and tilt.Ĭomparing my 7X review unit against the Nova Pro for comfort, I have to say the 7X wins hands-down. That means it’s both stylish and as solid as a tank drop resistant, and better at avoiding scratches than all-plastic headsets. The 7X’s earcups are solid metal and feature removable outer caps.

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