Name: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Black
Brand: SteelSeries
SKU: 967676
Price: 629.99 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 9.8 (6 reviews)

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You can hear up to 3 times more details thanks to the Hi-Res Wireless certification.
With the GameHub and the Arctis App, you can adjust all audio settings to your liking.
Thanks to the active noise canceling, you hear less ambient noise and you can completely focus on your games.
This gaming headset weighs 505g, which is heavier than comparable models.

Description

Enjoy the best audio quality during gaming with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Black. You can wirelessly connect this headset to up to 3 platforms at the same time via the GameHub. This way, you're not bothered by cables while gaming. This gaming headset has a Hi-Res Wireless certification. Thanks to the 24-bit/96KHz transfer, you can hear games clearly and precisely. You can hear up to 3 times more details and experience a wider sound experience than with a regular gaming headset. The special messing ring around the carbon fiber drivers make the headset extra sturdy. Thanks to this, every detail sounds accurate. With the GameHub and the Arctis App, you can adjust all audio settings to your liking. Thanks to the active noise canceling in the headset, you're not bothered by ambient noise and you can fully focus on your games. You can also communicate online with friends without background noise thanks to the AI noise suppression in the microphone. This way, your message always comes across clearly. The average battery life of the headset is 60 hours, so you can keep playing for a long time without charging it. If you often play alone or don't need a microphone, you can easily fold or remove the headset microphone.

Key specs

Nintendo Switch, PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X

Wireless

Surround

60 hours

Noise canceling

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Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual
GameHub
Battery (2x)
3.5m audio cable
USB-A to USB-C cable (3x)
Pop filter
Storage bag

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Very good gaming headset of high quality

Many setting options
Top sound
Good noise canceling
Heavy

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is a very good gaming headset with many adjustment options. This headset has top-notch sound with excellent noise cancellation. This allows me to focus on my games. The headset is a bit heavy, but that doesn't bother me too much.

Quick setup When I open the box, I see the headset, a GameDAC, a pop filter, an extra battery, three USB-A to USB-C cables, and a 3.5mm audio cable. There's also a handy carrying case in the box. I didn't use it, but it can be handy if you're taking the headset with you. I connect the GameDAC to my PlayStation 5 with one of the USB cables. This is easy, as the headset connects directly to the docking station.

First impression The headset feels very sturdy. I notice it's a bit heavy when I hold it, but that doesn't bother me even after three hours of gaming. I really like the colors of the headset. I'm a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of audio settings available. But that makes the headset perfect for avid gamers.

Connecting to multiple platforms I don't just connect the docking station to my PlayStation 5. I also use the other cables to connect it to devices like my PC or PlayStation. The GameDAC mixes this audio simultaneously, allowing me to easily switch between platforms. This is useful when gaming on multiple platforms or communicating with friends.

Beautiful, clear audio I like the connection between the docking station and the headset. I notice that my in-game audio sounds clear. Footsteps in games are clearly audible, especially when I set a special audio profile for this via the Arctis Companion App. The deep bass is also very good, and the overall sound is pleasant.

Good noise cancellation and battery life

The headset's noise cancellation is excellent. I hear little to no ambient noise, allowing me to fully focus on my games. The battery life is also good. Switching batteries is also easy. This means I don't have to charge the headset often and can game for extended periods.

Review by:
Sem. Gaming specialist.
Date:
30 September 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 10 out of 10.

Fantastic sound battlefield 6 blasts through your ears.

Top sound world class.
You also need to know the correct settings. Message me.
Download GG software special audio to EQ to

Fits comfortably, great sound!

Review by:
appiedeknaller
Date:
12 October 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 9,6 out of 10.

Fantastic headset

Sound
Comfort
Price

Considering the price, I hesitated for a while about buying this headset. Whether it's worth it, you'll have to judge for yourself, but the sound is phenomenal. I mainly play shooters, and they sound really good. The headset also works well with your phone and is also very good for listening to music. However, this headset doesn't work with the SteelSeries app on your phone. If you really want to fine-tune it, you'll have to do that on your PC.

Review by:
Kees
Date:
29 November 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	967676
	Manufacturer code	61661
	Brand	SteelSeries
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

General features

General features
	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	Surround
	Connection type	Wireless
	Average battery life	60 hours
	Type of configuration software	Arctis Companion App

Audio properties

Audio properties
	Audio channels	2.0
	Noise canceling
	Volume control speaker(s)
	Volume controls location	Amplifier, Ear cup
	Speaker drivers	50 mm
	Driver type	Carbon
	Minimum frequency range	10 Hz
	Maximum frequency range	40 kHZ
	Impedance	38 O
	Sound quality according to Coolblue	Excellent

Microphone properties

Microphone properties
	Microphone noise suppression
	Microphone mute function
	How to mute	Via the button on the ear cup
	Type of microphone	Bendable, Blocked, Collapsible

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Base station
	Type of base station	SteelSeries Wireless Base Station Gen 2
	Bluetooth
	USB port
	Type of USB port	USB-C
	Headphone jack

Lighting

Lighting
	Lighting peripherals

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Material	Carbon, Leather, Metal, Plastic
	Leather type	PU leather
	Ear cups design	Closed design
	Ear cushion material	Imitation leather
	Filling ear cushions	Memory foam
	Foldable
	Color	Black
	Weight	504,7 g

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Black

Review is 9,8 out of 10, based on 6 reviews.

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