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I think the Steelseries Arctis Nova 3 is a fine wired gaming headset. The headset is not heavy and the microphone is top quality. Connecting the headset to a console is a bit complicated and the ear cups are also a bit on the small side.
Light and sturdy headset When I took the Nova 3 out of the package and looked at it, I immediately noticed the weight. This gaming headset is incredibly light, without compromising on sturdiness. The headband of the Arctis Nova 3 is made of hard and thick plastic. The Nova 3 also feels very solid when adjusting the headset. The ear cups are made of fabric and are fine, but the ear cups are a bit on the small side. After a few hours of gaming I noticed it started to pinch around my ears. I do have fairly large ears, but the ear cups are really a lot smaller than normal.
Cumbersome connection When I wanted to connect the Nova 3 I came across 2 cables. A USB-A to female USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-C cable. I had to connect that first cable to my PlayStation 5 and then the second cable to the first cable. With previous wired gaming headsets I could connect the headset directly to my controller. Unfortunately, that is not possible with the Nova 3, but I easily connected this headset to my Nintendo Switch and phone. If you game a lot on the go, this is really a perfect headset. But linking to a console is quite cumbersome and really a disadvantage. Especially if your PlayStation or Xbox is far from your couch.
Beautiful sound on every level Once I had connected the headset I could start gaming. The sound that comes from the speakers of the Nova 3 is quite nice. The headset has Virtual Surround Sound and you notice that right away in games like The Last of Us Part 1. I heard exactly when an enemy was walking above me and I could also place other enemies well in the world. The sound from the microphone is also great, I can be heard very well with this headset. It sounded like a podcast and like I was sitting right next to someone.
Mark. Gaming specialist.
13 September 2022
Automatically translated from Dutch
I have had this headset for a while and after a while the left side worked sometimes. So not always, very annoying while listening to something. I eventually returned it. But this is already the 2nd time that something is wrong with my artic nova 3. Very annoying! (This is with normal use)
Ruben
1 May 2025
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The product is top after downloading the drivers
Angela
7 July 2023
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Product number | 911023 | |
|---|---|---|
Manufacturer code | 61631 | |
Brand | SteelSeries | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Type of gaming headset | Gaming headset | |
|---|---|---|
Computer platform | Nintendo Switch, PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X | |
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
Connection type | Wired | |
Type of configuration software | Arctis Companion App |
Audio channels | 7.1 | |
|---|---|---|
Noise canceling | ||
Volume control speaker(s) | ||
Volume controls location | Ear cup | |
Speaker drivers | 40 mm | |
Driver type | Neodymium |
Microphone noise suppression | ||
|---|---|---|
Microphone mute function | ||
How to mute | Via the button on the ear cup | |
Type of microphone | Bendable |
Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Headphone jack | ||
Braided cable | ||
Cable length | 1,2 m |
Lighting peripherals | ||
|---|---|---|
Number of colors lighting | 16.8 million | |
Zone lighting | Left ear cup, Right ear cup | |
Zones separately lit | ||
Lighting connectable with peripherals |
Material | Plastic | |
|---|---|---|
Ear cups design | Closed design | |
Ear cushion material | Fabric | |
Filling ear cushions | Memory foam | |
Foldable | ||
Color | Black | |
Weight | 309 g |
