Customer Ratings & Reviews

Sounds good, probably not worth 600, but I knew that when I bought it.

I used the Pros for a few years now, if you have those these are a awesome upgrade and definitely worth it !

It’s amazing I love used it for everything and all

These headphones are pricey but boy what a sound quality! They are also extremely comfortable.

Best wireless headset I have used to date. Would recommend to friends.

Awesome headset. Sound very clear . I woulde recommend it.

Great Headset! Really nice to have if you game on multiple Platforms!

“The product quality is consistently outstanding, exceeding my expectations every time.” “I was completely

Best noice cancelling. Superior to Bose and Sony headsets.

Love the sound in these headphones. Definitely worth the upgrade

At this price range, you would expect everything to be top of the line, and while this improves on virtually every metric from the Arctic Nova Pro, it still fails to outperform the audio quality of the Maxwell. The base station with rechargeable batteries is still a solid feature, and the mic/sidetone performance compared to the Maxwell is significantly better, but if you can stomach those issues, spend 300 less on a headset that sounds better.

Works really well i love them have had no issues so far

absolutely great sound quality, cool great noise canceling perfect, for gaming

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is the cherry on top of what is now (IMO) the best gaming lineup you can buy. This headset slots in at the bleeding edge of mainstream luxury gaming headsets. I’m hard pressed to think of another headset that combines this feature set into one unit. ANC, aluminum and steel build, carbon fiber drivers, Bluetooth, 4 source mixing, and more. I’ve been using the Elite with Battlefield 6 on my PC and streaming music or playing local lossless via the 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections. This headset, more than any other, handles multipoint connections and mixing flawlessly. Off the bat, the Sage/Gold color combination is quite classy. The gold accents are not gaudy and the matte finish on the whole headset is very sharp. No cheap finishes, no corners cut, they look Elite. The stamped ear cups are rock solid and the single side arms on the headset are impressively stiff. There is a little play in the joint between the single sided fork and the ear cup itself, but I am not concerned at all with the way this thing is so thoughtfully designed and well built. The headband is wide and distributes the weight of the headset very well. They’re deceptively adjustable, and this suspension design seems to serve well across the Arctis Nova line. There was too much clamping force when put them on for the first time. Each wear since then has been more pleasant, they seem to be perhaps breaking in, the ear pads have softened up considerably. I have a giant dome, I wear 60mm eyeglasses, and this fits great after about 5 days of use. I look forward to spending some serious time between these drivers. They aren’t hot or heavy, nor do they have pressure points that cause fatigue. I’m able to wear this set for 2 straight hours and not really notice them. The sound is better than I had expected. Games, music, and movies are all wonderfully rendered. Usually gaming headsets are lackluster with music, but the carbon fiber drivers in the super-solid ear cups are tightly controlled and still dynamic. These are not critical listening, perfectly flat frequency response cans, they’re listenable and still have a personality. They can recreate thunderous sub bass of a BF 6 building falling on you while also perfectly playing the ridiculously high pitch tones in the background of Tool’s Chocolate Chip Trip instrumental. Directional sound is available on this set from the GG Sonar software or from spatial surround run through Windows. I have been using them with DTX: Headphone. Directional positioning is right on par with the best I’ve used, no complaints there. Good or bad directional sound is very game-dependent, so make sure you try a few different games and surround techs. ANC is good. It does not compare directly with other dedicated noise cancelling headphones out there, but I wouldn’t expect them to. It injects a notable white noise while running and the interior microphones will sometimes echo heartbeats back into my ears. It is, however, the best ANC on any of the high end gaming headsets I’ve tried. The isolation provided by the solid ear cups helps as well. The microphone is good. Noise rejection is adjustable in the Sonar software as well as the Arctis app, which works great with this headset. Those of us with giant heads are often outside the directional microphone’s ideal location. This causes some microphones to treat our voices like noise. The Elite manages to work for me, which is great, but the sound quality, tone and volume are all affected and it shows on the other side. Some sort of longer microphone boom or something would be cool, but I’m not sure how that would work with the inspired roll up mic stowage system. I have my PC on one port 1, which is the one that allows Sonar control, my Mac on port 2, where it is recognized as an audio device, and I have my Xbox Series X on port 3. While the Mac is able to run the GG software, I didn’t find any options for Sonar when I connected it to port 1, but it’s nice to have some access, usually Macs are left in the lurch. The transmitter remembers your settings so I can turn off the PC and use it on the Mac or Xbox without having to fuss with settings. The controls and interactions with the headset and software are well polished and responsive. The controls are simple and intuitive, especially the volume wheel peeking out of the bottom of the left ear cup. If you want to use Bluetooth, you press the bluetooth button and it turns on, otherwise, unless you specify, Bluetooth stays off if you don’t want it. It doesn’t make cheap chip beeps and bleeps when responding to controls. This one feels like someone took time to think through stuff, or it was an opportunity for the Arctis folks to put in some refinements they could not on lower end models. Whatever it was, even if pure coincidence, interacting with the Elite is a pleasure. There isn’t a better gaming headset available. Fully recommended.

Headset overall is good, but the sidetone is very lackluster compared to previous generations. Clamp force is also high

Not 700 bucks good but it's good. Not for most people.

It took me longer than usual to review this device; it just does so much. I even had to read through the manual and check a few things online to fully grasp its capabilities. Overall, this is one heck of a headset; it covers a remarkable range of use cases. It can easily be your one headphone for work, music, gaming, and streaming. The on-device controls are well thought out, and usability is top-notch. Software support is strong too, with both a mobile companion app and a PC app that work exactly as expected. If money isn’t a concern; just get this, you will not be disappointed. ________________________________________ My Setup and Use Cases I’ve been using it in two different setups: Home theater setup: connected to my PS5 and Xbox One X. It works flawlessly with both of them. Office setup: connected to both my work and personal PCs, and it performs perfectly (as expected). It also works with Android devices over USB-C. ________________________________________ Comfort It looks and feels premium. The earpads are plush and comfortable, and my ears fit nicely inside the cups even though they don’t appear very large. There’s minimal pressure, and I can comfortably wear them with glasses; a big plus for long PC gaming sessions. The smaller driver design also helps with comfort. The clamping force is lighter than the HD6XX or Ananda; which makes a world of difference, especially when wearing glasses. The HD550 is slightly more comfortable; but this one is still great for long sessions without causing fatigue. They are a bit heavy though; not ideal for walking around, but that’s not what they’re made for and I am not planning to go jogging with them. I loved the color and gold accents but will continue with the more subtle black QC45 outside. ________________________________________ Design and Usability The charging port and battery compartments are cleverly hidden under magnetic covers. Button placement is intuitive, covering most essential functions: • ANC / Transparency on the power button • Play/Pause and Next/Previous tracks over Bluetooth However, Bluetooth playback controls don’t work when connected via 2.4GHz; which I consider a small oversight. Hopefully, a firmware update can fix this. The volume wheel doubling as DAC control is an excellent touch; you can manage volume or mute directly from the headset without needing a remote or app. The inclusion of replaceable batteries is another highlight; that alone makes a huge difference for longevity; unlike my QC45, which will eventually become e-waste once the internal battery dies. The DAC also supports dual audio mixing. For example, you can stream with your mic connected to one PC while gaming on a console; and you can balance the two audio sources. You can even take a Bluetooth call while hearing your game; or set the app to mute the game when a call comes in. Very thoughtful design. ________________________________________ Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) ANC performance is solid; I’d rate it on par with the Bose QC45. When background systems like HVAC kick in, both block a similar level of noise. You can control ANC and Transparency either with the power button or through the companion app. I couldn’t test how ANC affects the microphone, though. ________________________________________ Gaming Gaming on PS5 was seamless; the headset was detected automatically and switched over without issue. Audio quality is clear and consistent even from 10+ feet away. The companion app includes plenty of game-specific presets. While there wasn’t one for Uncharted 4 (which I’m currently playing); there are several for The Last of Us series and various FPS titles; which seem to be the main focus. No issues while gaming on PC either. I mostly used the flat preset instead of Sonar, and it performed as expected. ________________________________________ Music Quality (on PC) Although music isn’t the primary use case; it’s worth mentioning how impressively this headset performs with music playback; close to my dedicated audio headphones. Honestly, it’s convenient to have one pair that handles gaming, work, and music so well. Using the GG app, I updated both the DAC and the headset firmware before listening. I’ve tested many headphones recently; HD550, HD6XX, Ananda, Sundara, K550, QC45, etc.; and this headset holds its own. For most songs, the sound quality was surprisingly close to the HD550 or Ananda. The Punchy EQ preset in the GG app made many tracks shine. Treble is bright like the HD550 yet remains clean and balanced; similar to the Sundara; a great mix of both. Instrument separation is excellent; though the soundstage isn’t as wide as the Ananda (which feels like having 6-inch speakers on your face). The HD550 can sound slightly more refined on some tracks, but the gap is smaller than I expected. While I don’t have objective measurements; my subjective experience tells me these are impressively tuned. Of course, preferences, fit, and head shape all matter; but I listened to around 50 tracks and enjoyed the sound on 90% of them. You still get sparkle in the highs, airy mids, and decent bass presence. In A/B tests, other audiophile headphones may win on specific tracks, but the difference is subtle. ________________________________________ Misses The only real downside is codec support. SteelSeries included LC3 and LC3+; but no other high-resolution Bluetooth codecs like aptX or LDAC. This means that if you’re using an older phone without LC3 support; it will fall back to basic SBC quality. My Pixel 10 Pro supports Bluetooth LE Audio; but I couldn’t confirm if the headset was actually using it since the developer option for Bluetooth codec selection was greyed out. ________________________________________ Final Thoughts This headset is an incredibly versatile all-rounder. It’s not cheap; but it delivers across every category; comfort, design, connectivity, sound quality, and longevity. If you want one premium headset that can truly, do it all; this is the one to get.

I’ve used a lot of gaming headsets over the years but the one I always come back to is my SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. The sound quality is great for gaming, the noise cancelling is excellent, the convenience of the external DAC, the retractable mic, and best of all that I could hot swap batteries. The Arctis Nova Elite keeps all these features but makes improvements in several key areas. The Elite headphones support high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz audio over 2.4GHz wireless. The build is clearly better with metal frames, carbon-fiber audio drivers, and even the headband is a bit cushier than the Pro. The button layout is identical to the Nova Pro model with a power/function button, mic mute button, and volume/mix dial on the left earcup and the Bluetooth power/multifunction button on the right. From a comfort perspective you can tell that it’s improved from the older model when you wear them. The mixing capabilities of the Elite are next level. You can listen to four simultaneous streams at once, which just makes these incredibly versatile for a lot of use cases such as streamers who want to hear audio from their console and from their stream chat at the same time. There are now three USB-C input ports on the new GameHub, which is the external DAC that the headset wirelessly connects to. The Elite supports PC, Playstation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, Xbox or anything that supports USB-C audio output. As mentioned above, I use both a PC and Mac so being able to use both is also a plus. In addition, you can connect one analog source with the 3.5mm line-in input. One of my favorite features of this headset is that it can mix a Bluetooth call from my phone along with my game so I can multitask without missing a beat. Battery life is great, enough to get through a day. I use the headset a lot, for both work and gaming so I find myself swapping the batteries every 2-3 days but because the headset includes two batteries and one is always charging in the GameHub the downtime is minimal. I’ve gotten to where I can swap the batteries while still wearing the headset so in 30 seconds I’m up and running again. The sound quality is a step up from the Nova Pro, especially when you enable the 24-bit/96kHz audio. I was able to get this certified Hi-Res mode both in Windows and Mac by just going to sound settings and enabling it. The GameHub will confirm you’re in Hi-Res mode on its screen. The sound quality is superb and detailed, I listen to a lot of movie soundtracks when not gaming so having a headset that can faithfully reproduce an orchestra is important to me. When it comes to gaming, these provide a rich soundstage and support spatial sound which can really help in games where positional audio cues are helpful such as shooters. For cinematic titles, it deepens the immersion as you can truly get lost in the game, especially when combined with the ANC. However, there aren’t many games that support Hi-Res audio, so if all you do is gaming, and never listen to music the sound quality improvements may be negligible. I use SteelSeries Sonar software to manage the sound system on my PC, and I highly recommend it as it enables complete control over which apps should route to what devices and comes with an equalizer and presets for many popular games such as Fortnite. There is also a mobile app so you can change most settings even if you are not connected to a computer such as when using a console or just connected to your phone via Bluetooth. I find the noise cancelling and transparency of the Elite to be very good, on par with some of the best on the market right now. It really helps with gaming immersion when you can just mute everything else and only focus on the game. Most times my wife has to tap me on the shoulder to get my attention. The boom mic is a retractable bendable wire to make it easy to position, and a windsock is included if needed. New for the Elite is an additional on-ear mic that activates when the boom mic is retracted. In my test, the on-ear mic works just as good as the boom one which is great if you don’t want to use the boom mic. The boom mic does have the mute indicator, a bright red light when muted, which is helpful if you use the mute button often. Both mics support the sidetone feature, which lets you hear yourself as you talk and each can be adjusted individually in Sonar. Voice clarity and background noise was good in my tests. The only downside I know of, and this is from my experience with the Nova Pro which I’ve been using for three years, is that the OLED display of the DAC can suffer from burn-in. It doesn’t look like the screen of the newer GameHub that’s included with the Elite is any different from the old version so be sure to turn on the screensaver mode and set the display to turn off after a certain time as the default is the screen stays on if powered. Pros: - Excellent Audio Quality - Certified Hi-Res 24-bit/96kHz - Premium Build Quality - Strong ANC and Transparency Modes - Multiplatform: Xbox, PS5, Switch 2, PC - Supports Wired USB-C, 2.4GHz Wireless, Bluetooth, and AUX in. - Simultaneously supports four audio streams at once - Boom and On-Ear Mics with Sidetone - Includes 2 Swappable Batteries - Sonar Audio Software Cons: - Expensive Overview – In my opinion, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite replaces the Nova Pro as the absolute best headset money can buy for gamers who need multi-device connectivity or want something closer to audiophile quality.

Bottom Line Up Front The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is a do-it-all flagship wireless gaming headset that genuinely raises the bar for audio fidelity, noise cancellation, connectivity, and battery design. It combines hi-res 96kHz/24-bit wireless audio, industry-leading ANC and AI noise rejection, a versatile GameHub base station with multi-source mixing, and a best-in-class swappable-battery system into one polished package. Sound and microphones - Hi-Res performance:The 96kHz/24bit capability over 2.4GHz or Bluetooth delivers noticeably more detail and clarity when fed true hi‑res sources; music encoded in 24/96 sounds open, natural, and precise. - Drivers and signature: The 2-piece carbon fiber drivers produce fast transient response, low distortion, and excellent separation. The default tune is flat and neutral, which is ideal for fidelity; the 10-band EQ in SteelSeries GG lets you tailor the signature for gaming, movies, or music. - Mic quality: AI noise rejection and the onboard mic produce clear, distortion-free voice capture. Call recipients and teammates reported consistently clean audio. ANC, AI noise rejection, and immersion - ANC: Top-tier active noise cancellation greatly reduces ambient sound and improves immersion for both games and music. - AI noise rejection: Onboard AI reduces background noise extremely effectively during voice chat, which keeps communications intelligible in variable environments. - In-game spatial clarity: Excellent effect separation and forward, organic dialogue make it easy to localize sounds in competitive titles. GameHub, base station, and connectivity - OmniPlay mixing: The GameHub lets you mix up to four sources simultaneously and switch seamlessly between PC, console, Bluetooth, and line-in—useful for multitasking and content creation. - Controls and display: The OLED and big knob provide immediate, tactile control over EQ, mic, and noise settings. The display could benefit from higher resolution and color, but the interface is functional and responsive. - Wireless range: Exceptional 2.4GHz range; stable audio well beyond typical home distances with only minor degradation at extreme range. Battery, comfort, and extras - Infinite Power System: Swappable batteries with one charging in the GameHub means zero downtime. Each battery lasts up to 30 hours and fast charging gives ~4 hours from a 15-minute top-up. Swapping is quick and ergonomic. - Comfort and build: Lightweight carbon fiber drivers and balanced clamping force yield comfortable multi-hour wear. Fit and finish feel premium and durable. - App control: Companion apps for mobile and PC give granular real-time control of EQs and mic settings, plus automatic game-specific EQ presets that work well out of the box. Pros and Cons - Pros: Hi-res certified wireless performance; superb ANC and AI vocal clarity; industry-leading battery swapping and fast charge; multi-source mixing in GameHub; outstanding range and versatile connectivity. - Cons: Real hi-res benefit requires 24/96 source material; OLED could be higher resolution and more colorful; premium price point may be hard to justify for users who only game casually. Verdict The Arctis Nova Elite is the most complete wireless gaming headset I've used: audiophile-grade sound when you want it, unmatched connectivity and mixing flexibility, industry-leading noise cancellation and AI voice isolation, and a flawless swappable-battery system for uninterrupted use. If you demand top audio fidelity, advanced mixing, and exceptional wireless performance in one headset, the Nova Elite is an outstanding choice.

I tried these on several occasions for gaming and chatting, the sound is good but not much better the nova pro, for 300$ more they shoud have redesigned the ear cups, the noise cancellation is so good it puts pressure on your eardrums after about 30 minutes, it gets so bad you either have to remove them of turn off NC, for 600$ thats a deal breaker, making the cups bigger would have fixed the problem instead all they did was upgrade the inside and slapped a new color on it. I will be returning mine.