SteelSeries is expanding its new Arctis Nova gaming headset line with three different models to fit every budget.
The Nova 7 is roughly half the price of the Nova Pro at $180.
It has the steel-reinforced, adjustable headband, sleek design, retractable mic, and wonderful ergonomics.
The only difference is that it uses fabric for the earcups rather than leatherette.
If you’ve used a SteelSeries headset in the past, the fabric here feels about the same.
It also retains the versatility of the Nova Pro.
The 7P works on PlayStation and PC, and the standard 7 is designed specifically for PC.
You simply plug the USB-C dongle into your console or PC and you’re good to go.
The Nova 7 also supports Bluetooth.
Overall, you’re free to expect up to 38 hours of battery life on a full charge.
From an audio perspective, the Nova 7 isn’t far behind the Nova Pro.
The Nova 3 and 1 are wired headsets, so that might be a dealbreaker for some users.
However, they still offer solid audio performance and good ergonomics.
They both have plastic headbands rather than steel, so durability could be a concern over time.
The form factor is quite similar to the Nova 7, but they areslightlybulkier.
Unsurprisingly, the Nova 7 feels far more premium than these budget-minded headsets.
Still, performance is impressive.
Since they are wired, both headsets are universal and work with practically every platform and rig.
Interestingly, the Nova 3 connects via USB-C rather than a 3.5mm jack like the Nova 1.
Rings around the SteelSeries logo on the sides of the earcups illuminates with up to 16.8 million color combinations.
The Sonar app lets you tinker with just about every aspect of your audio experience.
Along with adjusting the overall audio mix, you’re able to create individual profiles for particular games.
The new Nova headsets are available now at SteelSeries and should be popping up at major retailers shortly.
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