Steelseries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gaming Headset Review – Audio Reinvented

I am an avid gamer and always looking for a good sound for my games. So I was very happy when I got the chance to do it Steelseries arctic nova 7 wireless gaming headset to test. This headphone is made by us steelseries In cooperation with Reviewclub.com submitted for testing.

steelseries Is a well-known brand in the gaming sector and was founded in Denmark in 2001. Since then steelseries It has made a name for itself with quality products such as mice, keyboards, mouse pads, and of course, headphones. the Arctic Nova 7 It is one of the latest models steelseries It aims to provide great sound with the innovative Nova Acoustic System.

Processing and first impression:

The first thing I noticed about the speaker was its exceptionally good workmanship. The headset consists of a sturdy steel head strap with PVD coating and the ComfortMAX System for an adjustable fit. The ear cups (over the ear) are made of plastic, lined with super soft foam and have a sleek design with the Steelseries logo (replaceable). The microphone is flexibly adjustable and can be lowered into the headset if necessary.

Sound and technology:

But the most important thing in a gaming headset is, of course, the sound. Here this got me Arctic Nova 7 Really blown away. High-fidelity drivers deliver clear, powerful sound with crystal clear highs, precise mids, and rich bass. Thanks to the Sonar Audio suite of software from Steel Series You can also customize the sound with a parametric equalizer and take advantage of presets developed by esports professionals. But the best thing is the 360-degree spatial audio, which gives you the feeling that you’re in the middle of a game. With this feature, you can locate opponents exactly and react quickly. Spatial Audio also works with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5 or Microsoft Spatial Sound on PC and Xbox. The headphone microphone is also higher. It features AI noise cancellation that reduces ambient noise or noise from mates. Additionally, you can use the ChatMix console on your headset to adjust the balance between game audio and speech, or turn it off entirely with the mute button.

Battery life and wireless:

the Arctic Nova 7 It is also a wireless headset with simultaneous radio transmission (2.4GHz and Bluetooth). This means that you can not only connect the headset to your PC or console, but also to your smartphone or other devices at the same time. For example, you can listen to music or answer calls while playing games. Works great when paired with PC, Xbox Series X, PS5, and MacBook Pro for work.

The headset has a 38-hour battery life, and thanks to the USB-C connection you can charge it quickly: after just 15 minutes of charging, you’ll have 6 hours of playtime again. 38 hours seems like a lot… If you somehow gamble on looking more, it will feel like it lasts forever.

Scope of delivery and technical data:

The range of delivery of the headset is also impressive. In addition to the headset itself, which is packaged in a nice bag, you get a USB-C dongle for wireless connection to various platforms such as PC, Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest 2, and mobile devices. There’s also a USB-A adapter for added flexibility, a USB-C charging cable, a quick start guide, and two great stickers (I love the stickers).

Here are the most important technical data for the headset again:

• Frequency response: 20-40 kHz
• Impedance: 32 ohms
• Sensitivity: 98 dB
• Driver size: 40 mm
• Microphone frequency response: 10-100kHz
• Microphone sensitivity: -38dBV / Pa
• Microphone impedance: <2k ohms
• Battery life: up to 38 hours
• Weight: about 300 grams

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 – Wireless Gaming Headset with Multiplatform Compatibility – 2.4GHz and Parallel Bluetooth Audio – 38 Hour Battery Life – ClearCast Gen 2 Microphone – PC, PlayStation, Switch

• Great Sound – The specially developed Nova audio system delivers high-quality gaming audio thanks to its built-in HiFi drivers. Perfectly customize your audio experience to your needs with the professional parametric equalizer, the first of its kind in gaming.
• 360° AUDIO – With immersive surround sound, you’ll hear every step, every change of magazines, and every movement to stay one step ahead of your opponents. * Compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5 / Microsoft Spatial Sound
• Dual Audio Stream – With two different audio sources, you can chat with your friends while you play. Thanks to the uninterrupted 2.4GHz connection, you can enjoy gaming without lag and use Bluetooth for calls, discord, music and podcasts at the same time.