SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. Been running the same headset for years without any issues. If it helps sell ya; Embarrassingly enough, I rage-threw my headset at the wall for the first time a week ago. Broke the audio cable to the headset. Ordered a replacement cord for $15 and it still works perfectly.

I've had mine for a little over 6 months and love the sound. Definitely has some "quirks" and app is kind of buggy. I use it for single player games and movies/music but daily the Nova 7's cause of simultaneous Bluetooth (phone/pc) for work and fps games. OOB EQ on both is decent for most but i tuned it and Nova 7's to my preference. Go check out GadgetryTech. He does very in depth reviews on audio gear from both a gamer and audiophile perspective. \-For OP's question, I suggest checking out used Nova 7x on amazon. If your in the U.S. market, they can often be found for under $100. I personally like the Sonar software but only after I learned how to use it properly lol. Razer Blackshark line is also good and has an awesome mic but I opted for for the Nova 7's for the slightly more pronounced bass. Both are comfortable but the Blackshark V2 Pro were probably the most comfortable that I've tried. For reference, I've tried Corsair HS80, Razer Blackshark V2 Pro, Arcits Nova 7, Nova Pro wireless, Audeze Maxwells. I cant speak to the other ones you mentioned since I don't really have any personal experience with them. If you do go with the Nova 7's and have larger ears like I do, I suggest upgrading stock pads to something thicker like what Wicked Cushions offers if you are sensitive to the drivers making contact on your ears.

I have the Nova 7s, got them on sale for $80 bucks and I love them. Comfy, sound great, and my first pair of wireless.

steelseries arctis nova 7, great sound (idk im not an audiophile if it makes sound im happy), the software is a bit annoying yet great at the same time cuz theres preset audio settings for tons of games (idk dont ask me i can't hear the difference) and the headset also has spatial sound (just remember to turn it on in the software!), very nice battery too, lasts quite a while and is quick to charge. only downside is that after a while (2+ hours for me I think) it does get a bit uncomfortable on the ears, idk why but I think its cuz the ear cups are a bit small. Easily avoided by taking a break after a while tho which is something you should be doing anyway.

My biggest gripes with Steelseries (nova 7 owner) is the software is terrible. The audio dial to tune between gaming/chat works occasionally, there were several times where I had drivers updates that basically reset all my sound settings, I couldn’t create an account with my gmail so I had to go another email I don’t really use, and there is like 10 different headset settings in your sound settings that you need to go through and disable if you aren’t using them just so you know which ones you actually use. The headset alone: good. But the software is just a nightmare.

I have very little headset experience but had to get one a few months back. I picked up the Steelseries arctis nova 7, I think they were on sale for like $120 and honestly they're pretty damn good. last pair I had was a 9 year old sony studio headset that lacked bass and noise cancellation, so the arcis nova 7 are night and day obviously. Big pro for me is, I'm generally a speaker gamer and i like my games loud and booming. Audio quality and bass are good enough for me to actually prefer wearing my headphones during most times of the day. on top of being pretty comfortable with a very nice battery life, I'd recommend em. Cons aren't enough for me to hate on em, but they're a tad annoying. 1. I have to disconnect the BT dongle and plug it back in everytime I boot up my PC if I want to use my headphones, otherwise it just fails to reconnect. It's not too bad since i plug em into my front ports, just a mild inconvenience. 2. However, I notice a lot of times the headphones have a hard time splitting audio when multitasking. Again maybe this is just a headset thing, as it's not prevalent with my speakers, but when gaming on one monitor and listening to youtube/streaming on my 2nd monitor, it sounds like the audio gets kinda meshed on top of eachother rather than hearing each dedicated source on each side. This makes it hard to multitask like I like to do because I can't really hear my video streaming source over whatever game I'm playing, and this is despite heavily lowering in game audio settings, while trying to avoid not hearing the game entirely.

I don’t have much experience with headsets as I’ve always preferred speakers, but I picked up the Steel series Arctis Nova 7 and I really like how they sound. The Bluetooth connection is a little jank in that I have to disconnect and reconnect the dongle to the usb port every time I boot up my pc but it’s a minor inconvenience. They sound good and I like how I can swap modes and turn the mic on and off from The headset itself. I’d recommend em

My Nova 7 with "Gadgetrytech's" Game preset is pretty amazing when footsteps are important. Game winning infact with Sonar.

Not who you’re replying to, but I had the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7s and ended up returning them to Best Buy after a couple months for the A50 Gen5s. I think something was faulty with the Novas cause the right ear was always lower volume than the left despite then both being balanced, which is why I returned them. But the Astros have a much better overall sound in my opinion. For what I was paying, I could’ve got the Arctis Pros as well, but after a few hours of researching on the day of purchase, the Astros seemed to have better reviews overall.

Yeah ik. But me as a guy with a very bad 8yo laptop and steelseries arctis nova 7 I'm fine with them. I bought them more than for audio quality for versatility, I played switch and pc at that time, and wanted discord while I played so I got this ones that can have dual audio from the dongle and Bluetooth. Mic is also really good, a bit oversaturated buy its way better than most. And compared to what I had of audio stuff, it's exceptional, but I agree it could be better, I can now hear details and bass but I see that it lacks in subbase and highest highs, but clarity is good and having lows and highs at the same time doenst make the details dissappear. And the highs are a bit wonky but to my untrained ear it's fine, can't pinpoint the issue but there is a little something making the audio a touch weird. So while I could've probably gotten some decent headphones, and a mic what I was looking for was the audio throughput, wireless, OK mic, decent audio, interconnectability and plug and play style ease of use. Plus it being able to be wired for when the battery inevitably dies since its not the pros.

I had a 7X a little while ago and nah, these are not as good. No earbuds will be as good as true over-ear headphones at the same price point. You're missing out on outer ear activation which plays a massive role in making the soundstage sound natural and immersive. The mic is also way worse, but what can you expect. These are nice to have in conjunction with an actual gaming headset for convenience reasons, but would never replace one unless you were upgrading from something truly bargain-bin.

Oh they're good, don't get me wrong. I paid the $170 for them and feel like it was totally worth it, I just wouldn't go as far as saying they would replace my real headset. You'd be totally fine with maining these, but if you don't already have a headset I'd spend that 170 on an Arctis Nova 7 instead.

Gonna be honest, I have a buddy who splurged for Maxwell's and the mic quality was noticeably worse than his Logitech G Pro X, he had a ton of problems with their software, and on top of that they're insanely heavy with mediocre battery life. If you don't need ANC, I love my Steel Series Arctus Nova 7. They're light, I get great battery life, and simultaneously pairing to my PC and phone to answer phone calls is fantastic. I used the Steel series GG software for awhile, but ended up just disabling it and they still work like you'd expect a headset to work. They have media volume and sidetalk/monitoring volume on the headset, a mic mute button, and the power button doubles as a play/pause.

I use Steelseries Arctis 7 Nova, which sounds excellent and has a great mic.

Got the Arctis Nova 7's. Because I won a SteelSeries bundle, best headset ever!

I love mine as well. Mine work fine without unplugging the adapter, though.

I had the same thing happen and it took something like 6 months to actually get them to send me another pair via warranty. The second set was great, to be fair but I'm back on the hunt less than 2 years later as the replacement set's charger port just... Died. Won't connect.

Have Nova 7’s and mine are already dying after not even a year… constant buzzing watching YouTube or roboting the sounds when my Fiber Internet is playing everything just fine. Literally had to go to my old headset till I can get a new headset AGAIN lol

My Nova 7s have gone to shit after not even a year. Tried my old headset and works fine… never buying SteelSeries again.

How is the mic? I've heard mixed reviews on that. I have the Artic Nova 7s and the mic is horrible. People constantly complain about it

Same. Mic has been having so many issues and now ive got an issue with it not giving me stereo sound- im ready to be done with this. I don't like having to fiddle with software to get basic functions to work

Can't really give an objective answer, because I tested just a few of them. I had/have ISK HD9999 with Creative G6, JBL Quantum 400, Arctis Nova 7X, Razer Blackshark Pro V2 2023, Razer Barracuda Pro Wireless, JBL Quantum 910X, Sony WH-1000XM5. So far, for gaming I LOVE Quantum 910X the most. I'm using them exclusively for gaming since I got them.

I have the Arctis Nova 7 and there is no RGB. Only light is the microphone being red when you have it muted.

Nova 7x are great for footsteps and. Interchangeability Via consoles or oc or phone

Currently using Arctis Nova 7X Wireless and they are pretty ok, but i used to have [1MORE Triple Drivers](https://usa.1more.com/products/triple-driver-in-ear-headphones) and those were easily the best earphones i have used in gaming. I would have bought new ones when my first ones died, but at the moment they didn't deliver to Finland.

I use the Arctis Nova 7X headset and it’s pretty good. A bit expensive (think they were $150 or so) but they’ve been good to me. These seem like a solid deal at $100 though.

I have the arctis nova 7 wireless dont know enough about sound quality to vouch for that but damn they are comfortable as fuck it like having clouds on my ears i can wear them for 7/8 hours without feeling anything

Nova 7 - been using for 13months or so. Good as new. Still sounds amazing. And very fucking comfy. Im using this at work, so basically its sitting on my head at an 8-9h daily basis. Okay I replaced the earpads for a protein leather one from the SS store, as the fabric one was keep pulling my facial hair - but it was worth that 15$.

from an audiophile, i’d recommend the one you made this thread about, audeze maxwell, and the astro a50s. i personally have the old nova pros and the newer nova 7x. sound quality id prob rank the a50s above the nova pros, but id say the convenience of the quick swap batteries can have a nice argument as well. i’ve heard a lot about the maxwells too, but i haven’t had too much experience with them personally as i don’t really have interest in another wireless set, and they haven’t went on a good enough sale for me to pull the trigger

I have Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X.

I love my Nova Artics 7

Facts. My Arctis Nova 7’s are awesome. Except for the software lol. It’s a pain in the ass to have to set sonar as the primary source every time.

I have the nova 7, not surprised that it’s decently rated

I have the nova 7’s they good

Arctis Nova 7 here. No breakage and I share it with my kids at my single gaming pc station.

Ive been enjoying the arctic nova 7, being able to play on pc then my friend ask me to join a playstation party and still game on pc has been such a quality ability

Hell I bought the Nova 7's as a "quick budget" headset before buying a standalone mic and quality headphones. They're such a good, tight (but not too tight) fit, the audio is really good. The only downside is the mic isn't exceptional quality, but I'm just playing with friends, so it doesn't need to be perfect. At this point if I upgrade again in the next couple years I'll do a standalone mic and keep these headphones. I could never go back to wired.

Oh shit you're correct thank you. Edited.

ive had a few headsets recently and none of them have checked every box, its always something either great sound and voice but comfortability 0/10 others reversed next purchase is the artic nova 7, didnt like the astros or the hs80 corsair

I bought steel series and I regret it, they broke fairly quickly even changing the cable didnt help they are garbage

The only thing I hate about my steelseries Nova 7 is the bloatware it forces on me to keep my eq settings. Why make a good product and then ruin it for the user with atrocious software?

Yeah I use a nova 7 and while the sound is great the mic sucks lol

I second the steel series brand too, If you can flex the budget a bit, Nova 7’s are good. If it’s mainly for pc Nova 7s are good or for Xbox or ps5 respectively get Nova 7X or Nova 7P

I can only comment on the Nova since I have both the Xbox and ps5 version. They are both amazing in my opinion. I came from Astro a50s after the whole fiasco of using them on the ps5 and I didn’t want to have the hassle of messing with a lot of settings just to use it on ps5.

steelseries nova 7, amazing

Same, although I have an Arctis Nova 7. For some games the closed design fits better, but for music and movies the Sennheiser is much, much better in every aspect.

I have 2, 4 and 10. Sennheiser for PC, Artic Nova for PS5, and Hyper X for work

I would avoid Arctis Nova, as other people already said they don't last very long, go for HyperX-Cloud-Alpha, the metal beam is not going to break on you and they sound great!

I'm replacing my virtuouso with the nova. The v's cups are too small for my ears and the headband fatigues my skull, they are super heavy aswell. I did like the build quality and the detachable mic though. Battery has been dieing much quicker after a year but that could be my fault.

Hey I'm so sorry but I have to ask. What headsets would anyone recommend with huge heads. I got the arctis Nova and stealth gen 3 700 and both hurt my head bigtime. Use Sony XM5s currently.

Are you still enjoying them as much? How fast do they recharge if they run out? I use my headphones quite a bit and one of the best things I find with the arctis novas is I can just fast swap the battery, but I'd love having a smaller (and portable) solution in general.

If music is a bit of a primary focus I'd say go Maxwell, if you know how to EQ and want to use Sonar. Then Nova do get good quality sound.

Wireless the way to go. I have a wired Razer Kraken 3 which has good sound and comfort but not so much a quality build. Headband snapped, wire wore out, pleather wearing out. Good thing I got it as a gift. +1 for any Steel Series Arctis wireless as well. I ended up buying cheap $30 wireless from Amazon which works fine but not the same as a headset that has software to go with it. Even with Razer Kraken, the sound quality is better if you have a Dolby Atmos license (~$10?) for the virtual surround sound enhancements vs the Windows Sonic which is built into Windows.

Arctis steel series. I can hear more than my teammates typically with incoming cars etc

This is the best answer. I went steel series arctis until i upgrad