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Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless at 6.1/10.

The Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones leads on sound, microphone and comfort.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless leads on connectivity and battery.

They score the same on noise cancelling and value.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless scores 9/10 to the Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones's 6/10.

Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones

Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech Zone Vibe 100 is a light, wireless over-ear headset for people who spend the day on calls and music. It suits those who want a flip-to-mute boom mic, multipoint Bluetooth and a comfortable fit for long sessions. It does not suit buyers who want active noise cancelling or a gaming dongle.

Typically about £60 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is for gamers who want a wireless headset that works across PC, PlayStation, Switch and mobile. It suits people who play long sessions and want battery life to be a non-issue. It does not suit Xbox owners or anyone who needs noise cancelling.

Typically about £161 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLogitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear HeadphonesSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Sound25%6/105/10
Microphone20%7/106/10
Comfort20%8/107/10
Connectivity and battery20%6/109/10
Noise cancelling and value15%3/103/10
Overall6.2/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear HeadphonesSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
ConnectionBluetooth 5.2, wireless range up to 30 m; USB-C charging; no USB dongle; up to 8 paired devices, 2 at a time2.4GHz USB-C wireless dongle and Bluetooth 5.0, with simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio; wired 3.5mm option
Noise cancellingNo active noise cancelling (microphone noise reduction via beamforming only)No active noise cancelling (passive isolation only)
MicrophoneDual omni-directional MEMS mics with directional beamforming and DSP; 100–8 kHz frequency response; flip-to-mute boom on left sideFully retractable ClearCast Gen 2 boom with bidirectional noise cancelling pickup
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours listening and up to 18 hours talk time; 5 minutes charging gives up to 1 hour listening; full charge about 2 hours; not user-replaceable38 hours claimed with USB-C fast charging (6 hours after 15 minutes); PC Gamer measured 38 hours 20 minutes
Weight185 g (0.185 kg)325 g
Works withWindows, Mac, Chrome, iOS and Android over Bluetooth; Logi Tune software for Mac and WindowsPC (ChatMix on Windows 10 and above), Mac, PS4/PS5, Switch, handhelds, mobile and Oculus Quest 2; not Xbox compatible

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones

  • + Light at 185 g, with comfort praised by owners
  • + Multipoint Bluetooth with up to 8 paired devices
  • + Beamforming mics and a flip-to-mute boom
  • − No active noise cancelling
  • − Up to 20 hours of battery, not user-replaceable
  • − Some owners report fragile build and price concerns

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want active noise cancelling for commutes or noisy offices
  • Gamers who need a low-latency USB dongle
  • Listeners who need confirmed AAC, LDAC or aptX support
Read the full Logitech Zone Vibe 100 Wireless Over the Ear Headphones review ›

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

  • + Battery rated at 38 hours and praised by owners
  • + Dongle and Bluetooth audio work together
  • + Comfort praised for long sessions
  • − No active noise cancelling
  • − Sound quality reports are mixed
  • − Not compatible with Xbox

Skip it if:

  • Xbox players, who need the Nova 7X instead
  • Buyers who want active noise cancelling
  • Anyone who puts sound quality ahead of features and battery
Read the full SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless review ›

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