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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Headphones
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Excellent. I enjoy these headphones and use them often.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Your phones
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Bought the item from my p c great item highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Good for the price,when speaking on mic the audio sounds a lil heavy on the bass but otherwise a good headset
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing device
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GREAT DEVICE AND FOR THE PICE YOU CANT FIND A BETTER DEAL.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headset.
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This a great gaming headset. i bought this for my son who wasnt sure at first, but after using it he says its the best one he has had yet.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice sound
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Great sounds and presets. The right amount of comfort.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Birthday
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Great birthday present, son was thrilled to be getting these!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best buy is awesome !
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Over the years i have struggled to find a reliable headset for my xbox this is the best head set i have chosen ever ! Thank you best buy
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Connectivity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice sound and great fitment
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The SteelSeries Arctics Nova 3x wireless gaming headset is a nice headset for an everyday gamer. The sound quality is good, and the MIC is removable is not wanted or needed. The headset can be connected either through Bluetooth or through the wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is perfect because it is nice and compact and does not get in the way of things and the risk of breaking the USB-C port or the wireless receiver is almost nonexistent. The fitment over the ears feels comfortable for a long time. Although your ears may need to breathe every once in a while, the sound quality is amazing. The set up can be a simple as plug and play and you will be ready to play for hours. Overall, very well-built headset and would be highly recommended for someone looking for a headset with a long-lasting battery life and a comfortable fitment. My only dislike but not a huge turn off is the fact that the cushion does get your ears very warm after a while and you may need to take them off to rest for a bit, but that is not a huge problem that i have decided to keep it with all stars. These headphones will make a great addition to gamers set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great choice
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I highly recommend these headphones. They are very good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality
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Quality headset for a reasonable price. Recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Decent priced headset
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Working well. The microphone is flexible. No issues.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid In Its Class
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[PROS]
Fantastic Sound & Features: The audio with this headset has been pretty awesome. From environmental noise to subtle footsteps, the Arctis Nova has been able to capture and output sound with great precision. I've been very content so far with the specific audio presets for certain games also.
Extreme Comfort: As an owner of prior products, SteelSeries didn't do anything out of the ordinary with the design. The Nova 3X has been comfy to wear even for long periods of time.
Wide Range Compatibility: Being able to use this with every device I own is top tier. I used this headset specifically for my Xbox, and it performs well. It easily connects and delivers great quality without any disruption or noticeable latency.
Quality Microphone: Despite the mid-range categorization of this product, the microphone punches well above its weight class. I have been pleasantly surprised by the crispiness of my voice, and how well others can hear me. This headset did a great job in making sure that my voice wasn't muffled or flat.
Superb Battery: I haven't game for 40 hours straight, but I've gotten more than 15 hours without a worry or concern to charge back up.
[CONS]
Lack of Bells and Whistles: This is not the end all be all of headsets. It doesn't have everything you can imagine, but that's okay. Retractable mic, RGB, hard-wired connection, and simultaneous audio are all missing, but the headset still remains highly effective in all other categories.
[CONCLUSION]
The Arctis Nova 3X is just as competent as it is comfortable. The biggest drawback of this headset has nothing to do with its function. The only problem that I could see is that the headset is missing many of the bells and whistles of its more premium siblings. However, that is by design. The Arctis Nova 3X is a very enjoyable piece of equipment and I would recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Does not connect
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Sounds good when it connects. Have been frustrated! It just does not connect to my XBOX. Took it back.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lightweight, Flexible, and Solid
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I was looking for a wireless headset that wouldn't weigh me down during longer sessions and could handle both gaming and phone calls. The Arctis Nova 3X seemed like a good middle-ground option.
These are some of the lightest headphones I’ve used. The adjustable band is simple to tweak and doesn’t shift once it’s set. Comfort is solid overall. I also like the foldable design, which makes them easier to pack in a bag if you're on the move.
The sound quality is pretty good for the price. There’s a little less bass than I’d like, but dialogue and game audio come through clearly. The mic is detachable and works fine, though it doesn’t have any standout features. The companion app is helpful for setting EQ presets by game, and it can auto-load them when a game launches.
The wireless performance is great. I used the USB-C dongle for 2.4GHz connection and it worked right out of the box. Bluetooth works well too, and I like that I can take calls on my phone while still being connected to my Xbox or PC. The call comes through, I tap the headset to answer, and once it ends the game audio resumes. Battery life is solid and charges up fast.
I’d recommend the Arctis Nova 3X to anyone looking for a lightweight headset with solid wireless features and decent sound. It’s not going to compete with the top-tier headsets in bass or mic quality, but for everyday use and portability, it hits a nice balance between value and performance.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Connectivity, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Comfortable Gaming Headset
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I am delighted with these headphones. They are very comfortable and were easy to set up
The setup process is simple. Just connect the dongle to your device and presto. I had no problem connecting this to my gaming laptop. It's nice they include a USB-A adapter in case your device doesn't have them or your ports are full.
The headphones are very comfortable. I appreciate that you can adjust the padding, which is very comfortable. The ear cups are comfortable and don't squeeze my head like some headphones have a tendency to do.
I like the ability to remove the mic. I don't always need it so I'll remove it sometimes. It's easy to connect, but also solid when it's in there because of the shaped molding around the connection. As a result of the removable mic, I imagine you can use these headphones for listening to audio on your phone if you'd like.
I didn't download the suggested software. I've had a great experience without it. I'm not an audiophile, but for me the sound is great.
I would definitely recommend these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Connectivity, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
For gamers who crave custom sound profiles
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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X wireless headset is a versatile headset for gaming and mobile usage. It's much lighter weight than other headsets on the market with similar sound quality. Switching from bluetooth to 2.4 mode is as easy as a press of a button and connection is almost seamless. The vast range of custom EQ setups gives you catalog of over 250 games over 4 different platforms. I really enjoy the mic monitoring function and the fact you can customize the mic level in the app so you can make sure your mates hear you in any situation! One of the downsides is that you have to use their app to customize the EQ settings if you want to tweak anything. the mobil app gives you access to the premade ones but you'll need a PC to access the full customization suite. (not Mac compatible) Once you've created a free account however there's a ton you can work with including spatial audio which is super cool especially for FPS games where location is key to success. Different mic settings offer you the ability to. change how you sound to others as well. The headset itself has great audio and is lightweight for the output making it a great choice for longer sessions. Overall I really enjoy the Arctic Nova 3x, I just wish the customization had a native xbox app for ease of use for xbox players as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great performance from Light Weight Champ
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TLDR: This is a new great priced, gaming full-size, adult-sized, oval ear cup headphone from Denmark’s Steelseries with over 200 games audio presets, that works with a PC, with XBOX, with a Bluetooth device, also uses 2.4 Ghz WiFi connections and has a plug-in removable microphone with a windscreen. It recharges fast for 40 hours of use on a charge. It is 260 grams light, and has a comfort headband and multi-hinges for durability.
Box Contents: The factory box arrives with the Nova 3XGaming headphones, a USB-C transceiver dongle for the 2.4 Ghz connection, a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging the headphones via a phone charger or any USB port on a computer or other modern device that also includes a USB charging port. The box includes a windscreen for the boom microphone.
Also included is a USB-A to USB-C dongle extension cable and an Info guide.
It is available globally in 6 colors; the one I have is black.
Some of the Nova 3X the features:
Factory Presets for popular games such as CoD, FORTNITE, and 200 others . Factory audio presets in the Arctis Companion app allow hearing game sounds better. It works great!
Fast Charging.15 minutes plugged into a charger equals up to 9 hours playback per SteelSeries. A full charge lasts up to 40 hours. I have yet to charge this headset after days of using it for gaming and for music and phone call use.
Comfortable in use and lightweight. It weighs 260 grams (6/10th of a lb) and includes a stretch headband for comfort in use and many adjustment points. It also has a dual-hinge design to reduce stress points for durability. It is not heavy on my head and the multiple movements minimize many stress points to enhance durability.
Utilizes Neodymium magnetic drivers. SteelSeries says they have developed custom-designed high-fidelity audio drivers to produce clear highs, pinpoint mids, and deep bass. Game sounds, voices and music sound great.
USB-C Plug and Play functionality. This allows quick swapping among Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Switch, handhelds, phones or tablets with a multi-platform USB-C Dongle for the user who has several or all of those platforms. I used it on a PC, XBox and my Android phone easily on each of those platforms.
The headphone requires using a Nova App for utilizing all of the audio features for game playing. There is also a Windows PC Store SteelSeries GG app for customizing the sound equalization and some other settings if desired. The headset sounds good out of the box, nonetheless.
The headphone has a Quick-Switch button to instantly move to Bluetooth (say when a phone call is received) and using the switch again will go back to the 2.4Ghz gaming mode. One can only listen to either bluetooth or 2.4 Ghz streams, not both simultaneously.
The microphone is a quick plug in and plug out for the left ear cup and is ClearCast per SS with 32Khz/16bit audio to sound clear and defined with a claimed 2 X bandwidth and 2 X clarity compared to other microphones.
In use I know no one ever stated I was not clear both during gaming and on phone calls using these headphones.
I used this headphone extensively and can state that in Bluetooth use the sound quality is very good both for music playback, phone calls, podcast streaming and general listening with both my Android phone, my XBox console, and my Windows gaming laptop via Bluetooth.
In use for gaming, with the 2.4 Ghz WiFi USB dongle transceiver, the quality is very good. Other players heard me, since there was instant response by other gamers in the taunt and snipe mode we all engage in during game play.
I fully charged the battery using a USB phone charger. Specs indicate that using a charger for only 15 minutes will produce 9 hours of use. I anticipate the claims of 40 hours of use on Bluetooth are realistic.
Note that there is a stretch band directly below the top scalp headband that makes wearing the unit more comfortable. This stretch band is adjustable and removable and I assume washable with simple hand soap to remove any hair and scalp oils. It snaps back on easily. This is a feature of this brand and to me it works for comfort.
The headphone is very comfortable to have on and is not overly heavy. The ear pads are comfortable for me as a grown adult and fully envelop my ears with their oval shape. There is a dual-hinge design for movement in many planes for durability. That is smart. Game play is active and quick.
Note that there is a stretch band directly below the top scalp headband that makes wearing the unit more comfortable. This stretch band is adjustable and removable and washable with simple hand soap. It snaps back on easily. This is a feature of this brand and to me it works very well for comfort.
I enjoyed using this headphone due to both performance and comfort while in use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!
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I picked up the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Gaming Headset mainly for its cross-platform promise, and I’ve got to say—it lives up to the hype. Right out of the box, the unboxing experience felt premium. The headset comes neatly packed with a soft-touch finish, a USB-C dongle, charging cable, and a 3.5mm audio cable. Everything about the packaging screamed sleek and intentional, nothing cheap or thrown together.
Getting it set up was a breeze. I downloaded the SteelSeries GG app on both my PC and Android phone. The app instantly recognized the headset once I plugged in the dongle, and that’s when I realized just how many sound presets this thing offers. There are tons—game-specific modes, music presets, even voice-enhancing settings for chat-heavy sessions. The cool part is, you’re not stuck with cookie-cutter EQ settings. You can tweak and save your own, which I did for games like Call of Duty and Destiny 2. The app makes this all super intuitive, and switching profiles depending on what I’m playing or listening to has become second nature.
As for sound quality, it’s impressive across the board. Explosions and gunfire in Call of Duty felt punchy and directional, footsteps in Fortnite were clear and gave me a legit edge, and the soundtrack in Destiny 2 had this cinematic richness that surprised me. On the music side, the bass is full but not overpowering, and mids and highs stay crisp. Whether I’m gaming or just streaming music on my phone, the headset holds up without missing a beat.
Comfort-wise, they nailed it. I’ve worn these for sessions that easily stretched past four hours, and I never felt that pinch or heat you get with some other headsets. The headband has this flexible, floating design, and the ear cushions are soft enough that I forget I’m even wearing them after a while.
The battery life’s been strong too. I’ve gone a couple of days on a single charge with mixed use—gaming on PC, watching content on my phone, and hopping into party chats. It definitely delivers on long sessions without needing a midday top-off.
I love that I can bounce between platforms without any headaches. I’ve paired it with my Android phone, my PC, and even tried it out with a friend’s Xbox. It connected quickly every time, and I didn’t have to fumble with settings or connections. Just plug the dongle in, and it works. That kind of seamless experience makes a huge difference, especially when switching between gaming and mobile use.
Overall, the Arctis Nova 3X surprised me in all the right ways. It’s a well-rounded headset that doesn’t feel locked into one system, and the sound tuning options through the app make it super versatile. It nails the essentials—great sound, great comfort, long battery—and throws in that extra polish with cross-platform ease. If you’re looking for a wireless headset that’ll cover gaming and everyday listening across your devices, this one’s worth checking out.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova Headset
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First time I eveer got anything Steel Series for headphones was years ago and they were wired type which were for PC gaming but I honestly can say they were worthless compared to the Arctis Novas. When I got the Arctis Novas I didn't know exactly what to think at the time because I'm so used to one brand just as I am with PC parts most of everything for my PC comes from a company that begins with a C and I'll let y'all guess which one. The headphone that I do have have almost lived up to they're time span so to speak, but this head phone for Steel Series takes the cake for sound, weight and comfort. The Soound from the Arctis Novas is outstanding and I can actually say this I'm hearing things in the games I play such as the Diablo series that I never heard with the other with the software that Steel Series has. The comfort is something that I truly look at and these are very comfortable to the point that I forget that I have them on and thats not just because of the wieght of them, the ear pads are soft enough to not interfer with heaaring aids if you have to wear them like I do, the head strap is adjustable and can be removed for cleaning if needed . The wieght man ohj man they are very light wieght and do not put any pressure on your head what so ever. The only this that I honestly dislike about the is the fact of the mic being a plug in type and not one that you can raise to mute but hey it is what it is so to speak. As with any new set of headphones you'll need to search in the setting of your games to set them up properly. As for anyone that's looking for a great quality set of headphones that are both wireless and bluetooth these in my opinion are well worth getting and I do recommend them 100%