SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset - Real-Time App Control, 50+ HR Play, Neodymium Drivers, Mix 2.4GHz/Bluetooth, PC, PS5, PS4, Switch 1/2, Mobile - Black

Troy United States

After many attempts, I finally have a pair of headphones I love!

I purchased these headphones a couple months ago and I waited to give the review till now so that I could thoroughly test them and give an accurate review. I love them. When gaming, my friends have said that my voice is coming through much more clearly and with less fuzz and background noise. There is a mute button for turning the mic off at your convenience. The over ear design with the adjustable strap is very comfortable and I don't have any pain on my ears after a long session of gaming which is something I always look for in a pair of gaming headphones. Other headphones that sit directly on the ear are only good for me for about an hour before it hurts my ears. The padding is also very soft and sits gently on your head without a lot of pressure. I've been described as too rough on my stuff but I haven't broken these headphones so I can say that while flexible, they are quite durable. The adjustable strap helps to prevent over extension of the frame and too much bending. I like that the mic is retractable but I would have preferred it was detachable. I don't view this as a design flaw so much as a personal preference though so I don't think that should factor into the score. If I could change one thing, I would either remove, or change the design of the dial that adjust your chat to game audio ratio. They are parallel to each other and I often confuse them for one another. If they would make one of them adjust smoothly while the other clicks as it adjust, it would be a difference enough to help remember which is which. Or if they didn't make them perfectly parallel to each other so it would be harder to confuse them. Many times I have tried to turn my audio down just to find out that I turned the mic chat up. If your looking for a pair of headphones to listen to music with, these have great sound quality but there are probably better options for you in the same price range. If you're looking for a pair of gaming headphones, then look no further, cause once you buy these, you'll be a life long steel series customer! I've purchased 3 different headsets this last year, ranging from 80 dollars to 230 dollars, and i can tell you with confidence that a high price tag doesn't always mean your getting a good product. But with this headset you don't have to worry, they are worth every penny! It's important to note that I also paired them with the Steel Series software to get the most out of the audio output and input which you can download online at no cost.

Mark United States

Best Headset for Your Money

Excellent headset! It’s comfortable, is easily adjustable on the head, and DOESN’T CREAK like Turtle Beach Stealth 600/700 Gen 1s and 2s!! The ear cushions are very comfortable and, given the size of the headset, you’d think its sound quality wouldn’t compare to other $150 or so headsets—you’d be right because it’s BETTER. The mic extends out and is VERY easy to adjust depending on where the headset itself rests on your head! The Arctis app that pairs with the headset has TONS of different audio presets too which, honestly, should make this headset more than it is. It’s easily customizable and understandable, too. My ONLY issue is that the mic monitoring, “sidetone,” isn’t static in-app—it will raise or lower if you adjust your overall main volume dial on the left. This isn’t a huge deal though—just adjust your PlayStation/PC volume settings accordingly if you feel it’s too high/low. This is an 11/10 headset well worth the money! Drop the headset by accident? You’re in luck because this thing is HARD to damage! I’ve used Turtle Beaches for 14/15 years. THIS headset outcompetes every TB headset—yes, even the new Stealth 700 Gen 3—but probably only by about 5-10 percentage points on a 0-100 scale, 0 being the worst, garbage headset ever and 100 being top-of-the-line: TBs range about 80-85; the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 is an easy 86-95 in my opinion. The BEST feature, though, has to be the QUIET dial tones and fast connectivity! The TB Stealth 6/700 dial tones are ANNOYINGLY LOUD and pairing/connecting takes like 30-60 seconds. The Arctis Nova 7 takes literally like 5 seconds to connect once you turn it on. It takes me LONGER to put the headset ON than it takes to connect! GGs, SteelSeries—you have a new fan!

deborah s chambers United States

Love it so far!

Now that I've had this headset for around a month, I feel confident that I really like it. It sounds very nice and the different audio presets available with the app are easy to change and fun to mess around with, too. I'm not an audio snob, but I do a lot of heavy gaming and use my computer daily for many hours and I've not once regretted the purchase. It also doesn't suffer from an issue my last headset had where it was way too easy to accidentally slide the volume up and down with the wheel. It also comes with a 3.5 audio cable and allows for wired connections! I'm not sure why this seemed to be such a hidden feature, almost, but the only place I saw a mention of it was on their website forum. Maybe I missed it, though! The simultaneous connection with my phone + computer has been really great, too. Answering phone calls in the middle of games or studying, for example, is just... so much better. I guess I never even thought I'd like it as much as I do! I will say, the main complaint I'd have with it is that almost no one I talk to online likes the mic. It's not AWFUL... and using Nvidia Broadcast makes it much better, but I will be sticking with my desk mic for most communications. Pros: - Simultaneous connections - Quality is great - App and program is better than most I've used - Looks sleek, not overly "gamer" - Fits comfortably - Feels very sturdy Cons: - Mic quality is not great

Doris Lee United States

Amazing sound and connection range and even pretty in magenta colour!

I have the Arctis Nova 3. I bought them as a last minute purchase while I was building my gaming setup 2 yrs ago. Well fast forward to now and I’m gaming more and realised that I need the ability to move around and not wanting to always remove my headset. Started looking for reviews after seeing the Arctic Omni. Lots of positive reviews on the Arctic Nova 7 2nd gen so I ordered them. I love them so much!!!! They are lightweight so their is not heavy band on the top of my head and my ears are not being crushed. Given that my Nova 3 didn’t have a lot of buttons on it, I’ve been learning where everything thing is on the headset itself. And because it’s Steel Series I don’t have to get any additional support app on my computer to get the best audio support. I love these things and I also got them in magenta so definitely a different look too. Sound is amazing, very well priced, there is some noise cancelling, and connection range is very impressive. I say these are worth having when you want a really good headset without breaking the bank.