TLDR Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
Pros
- •Extensive and customizable software from SteelSeries
- •Dual Bluetooth connectivity allows simultaneous PC and phone use
- •Great sound stages with welixed bass and treble
- •Excellent sound quality
- •Comfortable soft ear cups and adjustable strap
- •Convenient volume adjustment on the ear
- •Surround sound scale comparable to highend models
- •Usable while charging with a long charging cord
- •Zero latency on budget gaming laptops
- •Comfortable for users who wear glasses
Cons
- •Headband design may be uncomfortable for larger heads
- •Potential issue with headphones slipping off during fast movements
- •Gets hot after prolonged use
- •Ear cups area creaks when stretched
- •Not fully compatible with PS5; lacks essential CHATMIX dial wheel
- •Sidetone dial wheel is considered useless by reviewer
- •Durability issues; broke twice within a few months
- •Requires extensive tweaking with the SteelSeries App for decent performance
- •Poor sound isolation; background noises like TV and pets' movements are noticeable
- •SteelSeries' GG software is very problematic
Bottom Line
While this headset dazzles with impressive sound quality and dual Bluetooth connectivity, it stumbles hard with software glitches and comfort issues for larger heads. If you plan to use it on a PS5, expect major functionality hurdles. You might want to consider alternatives if every feature matters to you.
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About this review: We pulled together findings from professional reviews and hundreds of user reviews, and cross-referenced them with ShopSavvy's pricing data from 11 retailers to give you the short version.
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