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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1168 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the Arctis Nova 1 Wired Gaming Headset's exceptional sound quality and comfortable fit, frequently praising its lightweight design. Many also find the price reasonable and highlight the convenient retractable microphone. However, some users mention the cord could be longer, and a few experienced connection issues.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headset awards are no lie

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best gaming headset on the market. Easy to swap from console to PC. Battery life is great and with two battery packs, you don’t run out. Sound quality is great, customizability is on point and comfort for long gaming sessions in unmatched. Owned for a couple years and no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it (sadly I stepped on them and brome)

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Audio was excellent, the quality is pretty solid. Plus side is that I wear glasses and they feel pretty comfortable while I’m wearing them. The software is easy to use and has some very nice eq settings and customization

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality and comfortable

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These were much higher quality than I thought they would be. I had purchased another headset for more money and these are much better. Very comfortable as well. I have not worn them for a long time yet, so don't have a review on that. Nice packaging as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headset for the price!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Head Set is super comfortable, SteelSeries really improved on the quality and the functionality from the previous Arctis 1. Great quality for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bye-bye pleather.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The pad covering isn't a soft initially as the black pleather that flakes within 6 months, but it feels better during long gaming sessions as it breaths better. Solid headset with good sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid option

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good headphones overall, the sound quality is good, they look good, they were not super expensive, and I like the ergonomics, however the volume slider sometimes causes the left earpiece to turn granted the headset has fallen off my desk a few times before that happened so I’m not gonna knock the headset for it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for sound

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound is great and very clear 3d audio words great and even on someone with a large head like me its very comfortable but the mic quality is a but touch and go out of the box but with some filtering comes through good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headsets

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Feels good around my ears and sounds great. Get some

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great and not just for gamers!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I actually very rarely use the Arctis Nova headsets for gaming, as the Novas have a fairly neutral sound profile with a high-treble cut to soften sibilants, which, while great for chatting over games, is also great for all types of content and makes them particularly ideal for Zoom meetings. The overall subdued look also means that they work for professional applications as well. Using the "Engine" software to boost the 3k range by 4db greatly flattens the sound profile; I have even used these to mix punk rock tracks. Most importantly, the Arctis Nova headsets are supremely comfortable. I actually use the 3's because of their USB-C connection, but bought the 1's for my wife who literally does not game at all. She found it very difficult to find in-ear headphones that did not hurt her ears, and over-ear headphones tend to give her headaches. The lightweight frame, breathable cushions, deep cups, and stretchy "ski-band" head cushion all make these one of the most comfortable headsets either of us have ever worn. Other reasons I love the Nova 1's: 1. The mic retracts neatly into the housing; my wife uses these exclusively as headphones and they work excellently for that purpose. 2. The cable is detachable from the ear cups, which means that a damaged cable can be replaced easily. You won't have replace the entire headset due to a damaged cable. 3. The onboard volume wheel and mic mute buttons are useful, particularly in online meetings. Overall, for the price, the Arctis Novas make excellent all-around headphones and a great gaming or business headset. A great "do-it-all" solution for gamers and non-gamers alike.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Wired Device

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was recently transitioned back into the office and wanted a quality USB wired headset. Hooked up the device through USB C (headphone to pc) and installed the SteelSeries software (wasnt necessary to use with PC). Sound is customizable, along with the lighting on the headset. Sound quality and mic quality are wonderful. The noise canceling isn't great but good enough for the distractions of the office. Music quality is top notch. Would buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Really comfortable and nice headphones.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These headphones have nice sound for the price. I was honestly surprised how good these were for how cheap they are.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The light headphones!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The quality of the sound is great. The most I liked is they are so light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good headphones for the price!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this product, but the main issue I had with it is that one side of the speakers would give out from time to time, there was no way to really fix it because it is wired, not Bluetooth. It did have good sound quality for the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Alright

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are good and clear just wish they had a Bluetooth feature so i can switch for wired to wireless

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This headset is excellent for gaming and for regular use. The USB-C cable is excellent to pair with my laptop and phone. It is very comfortable for long sessions. It has an adjustable volume knob, making it easier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect gaming headset

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They feel amazing, really good audio, could be a bit louder but still amazing, great quality, overall 10/10 headset

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Budget Headphone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was traveling and needed new headphones and decided for these for the price. But they’re so amazing I decided to main these headphones for gaming. The retractable microphone is my favorite feature about this, it is an ease to use very simple and easy to use headphone. Build quality is also amazing, feel very sturdy and not cheap plastic. 100% recommend for budget and overall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headset

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product has great sound quality , very comfortable and stays on you ears and head just right

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok, but not great.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I used them for a week while gaming about 3 hours a day. They worked well and I did like the fact they had a plug. However, they felt cheap, and I am kind of a "buy it for life" kind of person. The earpads were thin and did not feel super durable. The headband creaked when I put them on and took them off. After doing some review reading, I found that they indeed did not last over time. A lot of other review indicated the earpads deteriorating and the mic failing. For $60, I need some better build quality. I ended up going with a more expensive pair of Turtlebeach Headset that have a bluetooth option, as well as USB. The only reason I would recommend this headset is if you were really pressed for cash, or if you don't care about them basically being disposable after a year or 2 of use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Steel series does it again!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fire headset for a price that doesn’t break the bank definitely go with this if u want a light weight comfortable headset

    I would recommend this to a friend