Customer Ratings & Reviews

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

This is one of the best / expensive item i bought but it sound great and it works on both Playstation 5 & Xbox + PC

i have used these for a couple of weeks now and have been very happy with them. the sound quality is outstanding and the Metal components really add to the overall premium feel of the headset. I do feel like the 600 dollar price tag is a little excessive but if you want the best of the best, these are what you’re after. they connect to everything you can think of and do so effortlessly, all while fitting comfortably and looking great while doing so.

Love the sound in these headphones. Definitely worth the upgrade

Best noice cancelling. Superior to Bose and Sony headsets.

Compared to to the nova pro i feel its a great upgrade after a couple of weeks i went back and forth between the nova pro and elite and now i can definitely hear a huge difference everything is a lot more detailed and crisp and the bass is just perfect leave it on the flat eq setting on the sonar app and thats all you need for the elites they are awesome

They are a big step up from the artis pro. Sound is crisp and being able to play music from your phone while gaming is a big upgrade

Christmas present for son, he absolutely loves them! Yes, they are expensive. In the long run I would have paid just as much or more to replace them every year or so. Hopefully these will last a long time

Highly rated yes. Worth $600, ehh I’d say $500 should’ve been the price. But I can see why they went with $600. I sold my Nova Pro on eBay & put the money towards the Elite. These are much better than Pro in every way. I’m happy I upgraded! As a streamer, the Pro/Elite wireless options are a MUST! No other headset has this feature set. Hope this helps, if it does.. follow me on AJ CoRe TV on YT.

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.

Could hear footsteps from a mile away and they’re super clear!

Very practical, the material is very good, and it feels very comfortable on the ear.

Sounds good, similar to pro version with elevated bass. Sound mixing works well. Slightly less comfortable than the pro model.

Love these headphones. I have the artic nova pro wireless and these are noticeably a step up. The noise cancelling is even better and the features with the app and battery life are so good.

I have been using the these headsets from the arctis pro wireless, arctis nova pro wireless and now the arctis nova elite. it's just getting better and better. This newest one is 3X better than the pros.

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.

Didn't work the best for me but I have a few friends that ended up getting the same set and I can't fault them for that because it's been a game changer for them.

Fantastic headset. Best of the best, no compromises and it shows

Awesome the best headset i ever used but too expensive. I recommend it if the selling it for 400 only

amazing in every single way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!