SteelSeries Arctis Nova
Headphones (wired)

Arctis Nova

SteelSeries

Released Oct 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Wired gaming headset with excellent comfort for extended wear, great sound quality, infinite battery life, and lightweight design. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova scores 85/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Ign, Gamingtrend, Techpowerup, and Cgmagonline.

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85

based on 5 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent comfort for extended wear(3)
  • Great sound quality(3)
  • Battery life is infinite(2)

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5 Expert Reviews

93
Jul 10, 2024

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro excels across the board with top-tier sound quality, an outstanding microphone, and wide-reaching versatility.

90
Jan 18, 2026

Get ready for some lavish listening.

85
Oct 13, 2022

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro features exceptional build quality with a refined suspended headband design and luxurious materials.

80
Aug 9, 2025

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P offers excellent comfort, impressive battery life, and good sound quality, but is significantly let down by its poor microphone performance.

78
Aug 1, 2025

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P is a solid headset and a big upgrade from budget gaming audio.