This user finds the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite ticks every box: mic, sound, portability, comfort and features, though the stock pleather pads get too hot.
“For me personally, the Steelseries Nova Elite ticks every box”
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headset
- Category
- Headset
- Weight
- 380 g
- Connection
- Wireless (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3)
- Key specs
- 40 mm carbon fiber drivers, ClearCast Gen 2.X retractable boom mic
- Form factor
- Closed-back
What gamers keep saying · from 7 reviews
Reviews
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A former Arctis Nova Elite owner says it's nowhere close to the Maxwell 2 in sound quality.
“I had the Arctis nova elite, they are nowhere close in sound quality to the Maxwell 2.”
An owner of the Kithara, Maxwell 2, Nova Elite and original Nova Pro ranks the Arctis Nova Elite third for sound, below the Kithara and Maxwell 2.
“3 - Nova Elite 4 - Nova Pro (avoid these. Just a complete muddy shitty mess)”
Replacing their Maxwell after trying many headsets for FPS on PS5, a gamer ranks the Arctis Nova Elite best overall despite the price.
“Nova Elite (expensive but the best overa”
A gamer found the Nova Elite performed best of the headsets they tried, but couldn't justify £600 versus their wired headphones.
“Nova Elite performed best of all but I couldn’t not justify price £600”
A gamer calls the Arctis Nova Elite the best headset they've used, with expansive, punchy, detailed sound.
“the Steelseries Arctis Nova Elite are freaking fantastic. It's the best gaming headset I have ever used”
A gamer finds the Nova Elite the most comfortable they've used, with separate EQs for media and games, though pricey.
“For me its Steelseries Arctis Nova Elite. Beside the price tag, its the most comfortable I've used”
A few days in, a user finds the Arctis Nova Elite simply great.
“SteelSeries Nova Elite, hands down. I just picked up a pair a few days ago and it is simply great.”
A SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite owner says they love their headset.
“If omnidirectional is fine, what's your thoughts on the Arctis Nova Pros? I have the Nova Elites and I love them.”
Returning the Arctis Nova Elite because faint sidetone remained audible even with every setting changed.
“I just purchased the steel series Nova elite and the side tone I could still hear My voice through my headset”
Their Arctis Nova Elite is the only SteelSeries headset worth keeping and still works flawlessly.
“the only Steelseries headset I've ever felt that was good enough to actually keep beyond the trial period was my Arctis Nova Elites.”
Tried and returned 4 headsets looking for the best out-of-box sound before settling on the $600 Arctis Nova Elite, which they say is that good.
“A couple weeks ago I literally tried and returned 4 different headsets looking for the best out of box sound before I tried the 600$ nova elites. The nova elites are that good”
Their Arctis Nova Elite is very comfortable, easy to use and sounds great.
“I never use omni I have nova elite. Very comfortable, easy to use great sounds.”
A very noticeable upgrade over the Nova Pro Wireless in every way, though the price is hard to swallow.
“I just bought the elites a couple weeks ago coming up from the Nova pro wireless. I think they are better in every way, very noticeable upgrade.”