Customer Ratings & Reviews

I had the previous gen of the Arctis Nova Wireless and can honestly say they have only approved on an already great headset. You get the headset, DAC, two batteries and all the cables necessary. Hot swappable batteries are a real treat, keeping one charged inside the DAC and being able to swap them within mere seconds keeps you gaming longer and frustration free. Microphone quality was really great and seems to hold its position nicely which is important to me. Bluetooth connection was really solid was able to go several rooms away without much signal loss. Sound on these things are amazing I felt myself picking out tracks on well known music and games I didn't even know was there previously. The spatial sound for footsteps in FPS really was a game changer too, this headset really just makes everything around you just pop. The software is really frustration free to download and use. There's so much configuration that can be done with ease so you can really cater everything to your specific needs and liking. I found the headset to be quite comfortable to wear for extended periods without my ears feeling too hot or the band digging into the top of my head too much. I'm really very impressed with this overall and while it carries a high price point you are getting the very best wireless gaming headset on the market in my opinion, no regrets.

This is hands down one of the best gaming headsets I’ve have used. You can connect it to Bluetooth or 2.4ghz wireless. You can connect it with your phone, tablet, PlayStation 5, Xbox, switch or PC easily tho you’ll want to use USB C 3 for Xbox with the mixer thing if you want to have it work properly with mixing the audio. You can also do line in and line out wired if you want as well. Also comes with a second battery as well so you don’t have to worry about battery life as well. It’s high fi certified for wireless or wired as well with ANC. These are fairly good for music listening and on the subway if you just want one pair of headphones for gaming and everyday use. The boom mic retracts into the headphones so you don’t have to worry about losing it. It also has beam forming mics as well which work quite decently if you don’t want to use the boom mic. As far as for gaming goes this is great because I don’t have to use my laptop speakers to pay attention to every detail that I need especially for first person shooters

This is absolutely the top of the line headphone for gaming, video processing, conferencing, anything... This is top tier. Upgraded from the previous model for SteelSeries, so already had all the drivers and software installed, so this was really a connect and go situation. super simple, and ready to go. The design is simplified from our previous PRO model, and lighter it seems. So allowing for better comfort while playing longer games, or listening to audio for what ever reason (entertainment or editing). have not been able to drain the battery, with practical usage and charging patterns. Very long battery life. Super clear voices and audio, and great depth to sound. Easy to hear multiple parts of detailed game play, from "behind you" to the sides, etc. Don't have to even raise the volume to high levels to get the detail for great game performance. So the only down side is the higher cost them most other gaming headsets. It is what it is, and you are getting a lot for what you are paying for. So if you can get it, grab it.

For those with a smaller head size than my XL hat-size head, I think you will really like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite. But for someone like me, they are just uncomfortable for anything longer than an hour or two gaming session. Which is unfortunate as they sound fantastic both for myself and through the mic for others. You can stream 96kHz/24 bit audio! To get the most out of that setting, you do need some high quality input or else it’s not noticeable. I tried them out with a FLAC version of Dark Side of the Moon and it sounds fantastic. In game I could hear excellent separation and spatiality, knowing exactly where the spooky sound was coming from in REPO or the footsteps in Battlefield 6. The Nova Elites just operated smoothly the whole time. At one point I had 4 different devices connected either over USB-C or Bluetooth and there was never a hiccup switching between devices. Battery life was never an issue because A. a full charge lasted throughout my entire 10 hour workday and was still showing 80% with constant audio playing and B because there is an extra battery that you can hot-swap into the headset when you start getting low. I also just love the color choice. More manufacturers need to get away from just black or white and start getting more interesting colors. Unfortunately, this is where my list of pros ends and I move onto some real issues I had with it. Like I mentioned at the top. These are not meant for large headed people like myself. The problem is they are HEAVY due to their metal design and have limited adjustability to counteract that weight for Mr. Big Head (myself). It’s tough because if these headphones were a crazy improvement over other headsets then I could accept that weight issue. But in game, you’re not going to notice a massive difference from other high-end headsets that are half the price. And that brings us to the main issue I have. At $600 these should be perfect. But in reality, they feel like an upgraded version of their current Nova Pros but at double the cost. If they competed with high-end noise-cancelling travel headphones I could see the value in these. But the ANC here pales in comparison to my 5 year old ANC $350 headphones. There’s also many smaller issues, like the fact that there are 3 different places to access settings and sometimes specific settings are only in a specific interface such as GG desktop app, the Arctis mobile app, and the DAC. I also still struggle to get the headset to turn off. The manual says hold for 2 seconds, I do so and they turn off. But then they turn right back on. Holding for 1 second toggles ANC. I have not figured out what holding for longer than 2 seconds does but it does something. The Arctis Nova Elite is a great gaming headset. The issue is that for $600 they should be a life-changing headset. And unfortunately, even if you do have the right size head to wear them comfortably, I just don’t think they are life-changing. Pros: One of the best sounding gaming headsets out there Multi-Device means MULTI. I had my Gaming PC and PS5 connected over USB-C, then my tablet and phone connected over bluetooth. No weird connection issues! Great DAC Excellent battery life with hot-swappable batteries Fantastic mic performance Sidetone gets much louder than other headsets Cons: The price! Not comfortable for XL head sizes due to heaviness and not enough adjustability While sounding fantastic, the Elites aren’t a significant improvement over other high end headsets I can forgive decent noise-cancelling performance on other high-end headsets but at this price, it should be at least close to high-end travel ANC headphones that are cheaper. 3 different places for different settings: GG desktop app, Arctis mobile app, and DAC The battery charging slot feels really cheap, a little worried that my dumb cat is going to be able to fish it out Without the instruction manual, I would have never been able to figure out how to turn them off

The Nova Elites really are the Endgame headset....if you can afford them. I am coming in from a SS Nova Pro. Upon opening the box, you can definitely tell how premium these are. They are a little bit heavier than the Nova Pro's due to the use of metal hinges instead of plastic, but this does not cause any strain on my neck. With the construction and feel, you can tell these are going to last for a very long time. For the sound experience, all I can say is WOW. Going from the Nova Pros to the Elites I could immediately tell the difference. When playing BF6, the sounds sounded much more crisp, especially on the low end. The bass really stood out as much more defined and less muffled as I could hear things at the low frequencies that I could not really hear before. It has really enhanced how I enjoy playing games and listening to music. I would say the sound is close to the maxwells as these use carbon fiber drivers. The added connectivity options are also a benefit. Being able to connect to and listen to multiple devices at the same time is a game changer. The only issue with this headset is the cost. At $600 this is a pricey headset and can be priced out of many people's budgets. It would have been nice to see this more at like the $500 level.

Sound exactly the same as the nova pro not worth the upgrade

I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Wireless for a few days on my PlayStation 5, and it’s easily the best headset I’ve ever owned. The sound is incredible — games feel more immersive, and I can pick up on footsteps and details I never noticed before. The noise canceling works really well, and I love being able to connect my phone while gaming. The little digital display on the base is also really cool and makes it easy to see what’s connected. At first, I thought the price tag was too high, but after using it, I can honestly say it’s worth every penny. The swappable batteries are super convenient, and the build quality feels solid and premium, like it’s made to last. It is a little heavy, but honestly, it feels cool and I don’t mind the weight at all. My ears can get warm during long sessions, but that’s the only small downside. **Pros:** * Best headset I’ve ever owned * Fantastic sound quality on PS5 * Noise canceling works well * Connects to multiple devices at once * Swappable batteries = no downtime * Cool digital display on the base * Very well built and premium design * Price feels justified after using it **Cons:** * Expensive up front * Can get warm during long gaming sessions Overall, this is the best headset experience I’ve had. If you’re a hardcore gamer, you definitely need to own this. WELL WORTH THE MONEY FOR THIS PREMIUM HEADSET!!!!!

Helped a buddy get these. He loves them, the sage green is an awesome contrast against the gold.